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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.28, 24,594.98 and 11,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.28, 24,594.98 and 11,138.94 is: 16,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.28 : 24,594.98 = 11,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.28/24,594.98 = 11,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.28x = 24,594.98 × 11,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.28x = 273,961,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,961,950.83/16,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.45

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