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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.43, 24,208.71 and 11,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.43, 24,208.71 and 11,445.80 is: 17,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.43 : 24,208.71 = 11,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.43/24,208.71 = 11,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.43x = 24,208.71 × 11,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.43x = 277,087,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,087,888.95/16,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,195.01

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