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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.20, 24,931.80 and 11,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.20, 24,931.80 and 11,007.90 is: 16,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.20 : 24,931.80 = 11,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.20/24,931.80 = 11,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.20x = 24,931.80 × 11,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.20x = 274,446,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,446,761.22/16,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.85

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