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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.08, 24,252.12 and 11,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.08, 24,252.12 and 11,231.12 is: 16,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.08 : 24,252.12 = 11,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.08/24,252.12 = 11,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.08x = 24,252.12 × 11,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.08x = 272,378,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,378,469.97/16,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.85

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