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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.55, 24,117.27 and 11,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.55, 24,117.27 and 11,385.10 is: 17,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.55 : 24,117.27 = 11,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.55/24,117.27 = 11,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.55x = 24,117.27 × 11,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.55x = 274,577,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,577,530.68/16,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.85

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