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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.42, 24,150.09 and 11,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.42, 24,150.09 and 11,342.48 is: 17,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.42 : 24,150.09 = 11,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.42/24,150.09 = 11,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.42x = 24,150.09 × 11,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.42x = 273,921,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,921,802.71/16,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.79

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