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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.24, 24,241.92 and 11,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.24, 24,241.92 and 11,470.32 is: 17,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.24 : 24,241.92 = 11,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.24/24,241.92 = 11,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.24x = 24,241.92 × 11,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.24x = 278,062,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,062,579.81/16,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,202.33

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