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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.96, 24,102.26 and 11,382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.96, 24,102.26 and 11,382.65 is: 17,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.96 : 24,102.26 = 11,382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.96/24,102.26 = 11,382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.96x = 24,102.26 × 11,382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.96x = 274,347,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,347,678.50/16,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.10

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