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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.10, 24,200.55 and 11,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.10, 24,200.55 and 11,525.70 is: 17,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.10 : 24,200.55 = 11,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.10/24,200.55 = 11,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.10x = 24,200.55 × 11,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.10x = 278,928,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,928,279.14/16,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.13

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