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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.26, 24,224.94 and 11,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.26, 24,224.94 and 11,456.60 is: 17,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.26 : 24,224.94 = 11,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.26/24,224.94 = 11,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.26x = 24,224.94 × 11,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.26x = 277,535,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,535,447.60/16,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,211.22

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