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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.55, 24,648.08 and 11,180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.55, 24,648.08 and 11,180.55 is: 16,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.55 : 24,648.08 = 11,180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.55/24,648.08 = 11,180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.55x = 24,648.08 × 11,180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.55x = 275,579,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,579,034.94/16,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.06

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