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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.14, 24,149.67 and 11,342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.14, 24,149.67 and 11,342.19 is: 17,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.14 : 24,149.67 = 11,342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.14/24,149.67 = 11,342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.14x = 24,149.67 × 11,342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.14x = 273,910,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,910,225.51/16,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.37

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