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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.52, 24,921.69 and 11,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.52, 24,921.69 and 11,084.28 is: 16,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.52 : 24,921.69 = 11,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.52/24,921.69 = 11,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.52x = 24,921.69 × 11,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.52x = 276,238,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,238,990.03/16,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,645.40

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