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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.58, 24,224.82 and 11,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.58, 24,224.82 and 11,458.90 is: 17,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.58 : 24,224.82 = 11,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.58/24,224.82 = 11,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.58x = 24,224.82 × 11,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.58x = 277,589,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,589,789.90/16,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.48

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