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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.38, 24,639.06 and 11,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.38, 24,639.06 and 11,158.16 is: 16,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.38 : 24,639.06 = 11,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.38/24,639.06 = 11,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.38x = 24,639.06 × 11,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.38x = 274,926,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,926,573.73/16,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.91

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