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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.08, 24,250.62 and 11,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.08, 24,250.62 and 11,230.12 is: 16,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.08 : 24,250.62 = 11,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.08/24,250.62 = 11,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.08x = 24,250.62 × 11,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.08x = 272,337,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,337,372.67/16,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.35

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