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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.70, 24,086.97 and 11,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.70, 24,086.97 and 11,146.34 is: 16,684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.70 : 24,086.97 = 11,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.70/24,086.97 = 11,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.70x = 24,086.97 × 11,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.70x = 268,481,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,481,617.41/16,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.48

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