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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,115.88, 24,210.86 and 11,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,115.88, 24,210.86 and 11,447.24 is: 17,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,115.88 : 24,210.86 = 11,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,115.88/24,210.86 = 11,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,115.88x = 24,210.86 × 11,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,115.88x = 277,147,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,147,525.03/16,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.17

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