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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107, 24,176.88 and 11,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107, 24,176.88 and 11,109.72 is: 16,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107 : 24,176.88 = 11,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107/24,176.88 = 11,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107x = 24,176.88 × 11,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107x = 268,598,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,598,367.27/16,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.88

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