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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.04, 24,940.57 and 11,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.04, 24,940.57 and 11,091.20 is: 16,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.04 : 24,940.57 = 11,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.04/24,940.57 = 11,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.04x = 24,940.57 × 11,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.04x = 276,620,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,620,858.64/16,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.80

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