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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.67, 24,218.33 and 11,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.67, 24,218.33 and 11,382.23 is: 17,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.67 : 24,218.33 = 11,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.67/24,218.33 = 11,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.67x = 24,218.33 × 11,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.67x = 275,658,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,658,424.27/16,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.21

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