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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.91, 24,639.81 and 11,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.91, 24,639.81 and 11,158.66 is: 16,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.91 : 24,639.81 = 11,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.91/24,639.81 = 11,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.91x = 24,639.81 × 11,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.91x = 274,947,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,947,262.25/16,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.63

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