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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.64, 24,150.42 and 11,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.64, 24,150.42 and 11,342.70 is: 17,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.64 : 24,150.42 = 11,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.64/24,150.42 = 11,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.64x = 24,150.42 × 11,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.64x = 273,930,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,930,848.18/16,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,040.12

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