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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.26, 24,221.94 and 11,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.26, 24,221.94 and 11,454.60 is: 17,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.26 : 24,221.94 = 11,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.26/24,221.94 = 11,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.26x = 24,221.94 × 11,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.26x = 277,452,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,452,633.92/16,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,208.22

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