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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.98, 24,187.77 and 11,469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.98, 24,187.77 and 11,469.98 is: 17,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.98 : 24,187.77 = 11,469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.98/24,187.77 = 11,469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.98x = 24,187.77 × 11,469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.98x = 277,433,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,433,117.21/16,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,188.13

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