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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.25, 24,212.93 and 11,448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.25, 24,212.93 and 11,448.61 is: 17,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.25 : 24,212.93 = 11,448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.25/24,212.93 = 11,448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.25x = 24,212.93 × 11,448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.25x = 277,204,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,204,274.75/16,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,199.23

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