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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.59, 24,136.20 and 11,405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.59, 24,136.20 and 11,405.37 is: 17,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.59 : 24,136.20 = 11,405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.59/24,136.20 = 11,405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.59x = 24,136.20 × 11,405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.59x = 275,282,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,282,291.39/16,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,089.16

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