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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.10, 24,217.65 and 11,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.10, 24,217.65 and 11,220.30 is: 16,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.10 : 24,217.65 = 11,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.10/24,217.65 = 11,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.10x = 24,217.65 × 11,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.10x = 271,729,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,729,298.30/16,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.45

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