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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.90, 24,147.49 and 11,443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.90, 24,147.49 and 11,443.06 is: 17,148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.90 : 24,147.49 = 11,443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.90/24,147.49 = 11,443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.90x = 24,147.49 × 11,443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.90x = 276,321,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,321,176.92/16,113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,148.00

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