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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.42, 24,152.72 and 11,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.42, 24,152.72 and 11,446.56 is: 17,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.42 : 24,152.72 = 11,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.42/24,152.72 = 11,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.42x = 24,152.72 × 11,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.42x = 276,465,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,465,558.64/16,117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,153.21

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