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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.26, 24,211.68 and 11,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.26, 24,211.68 and 11,455.48 is: 17,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.26 : 24,211.68 = 11,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.26/24,211.68 = 11,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.26x = 24,211.68 × 11,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.26x = 277,356,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,356,416.01/16,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.79

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