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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.15, 24,149.36 and 11,444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.15, 24,149.36 and 11,444.31 is: 17,149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.15 : 24,149.36 = 11,444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.15/24,149.36 = 11,444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.15x = 24,149.36 × 11,444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.15x = 276,372,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,372,790.75/16,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,149.87

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