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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.58, 24,241.32 and 11,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.58, 24,241.32 and 11,469.90 is: 17,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.58 : 24,241.32 = 11,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.58/24,241.32 = 11,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.58x = 24,241.32 × 11,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.58x = 278,045,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,045,516.27/16,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.98

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