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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.56, 24,178.44 and 11,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.56, 24,178.44 and 11,767.28 is: 17,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.56 : 24,178.44 = 11,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.56/24,178.44 = 11,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.56x = 24,178.44 × 11,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.56x = 284,514,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,514,473.44/16,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.30

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