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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.80, 24,261.36 and 11,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.80, 24,261.36 and 11,806.24 is: 17,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.80 : 24,261.36 = 11,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.80/24,261.36 = 11,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.80x = 24,261.36 × 11,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.80x = 286,435,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,435,438.89/16,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.09

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