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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.83, 24,226.68 and 11,460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.83, 24,226.68 and 11,460.15 is: 17,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.83 : 24,226.68 = 11,460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.83/24,226.68 = 11,460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.83x = 24,226.68 × 11,460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.83x = 277,641,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,641,386.80/16,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,187.34

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