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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.87, 24,207.86 and 11,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.87, 24,207.86 and 11,445.23 is: 17,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.87 : 24,207.86 = 11,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.87/24,207.86 = 11,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.87x = 24,207.86 × 11,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.87x = 277,064,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,064,614.64/16,113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.17

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