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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.70, 24,812.55 and 11,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.70, 24,812.55 and 11,292.90 is: 16,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.70 : 24,812.55 = 11,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.70/24,812.55 = 11,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.70x = 24,812.55 × 11,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.70x = 280,205,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,205,645.90/16,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,939.35

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