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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.40, 24,149.73 and 11,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.40, 24,149.73 and 11,444.56 is: 17,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.40 : 24,149.73 = 11,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.40/24,149.73 = 11,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.40x = 24,149.73 × 11,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.40x = 276,383,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,383,033.97/16,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.24

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