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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,099.85, 24,144.86 and 11,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,099.85, 24,144.86 and 11,134.14 is: 16,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,099.85 : 24,144.86 = 11,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,099.85/24,144.86 = 11,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,099.85x = 24,144.86 × 11,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,099.85x = 268,832,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,832,204.18/16,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.81

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