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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.63, 24,263.28 and 11,489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.63, 24,263.28 and 11,489.92 is: 17,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.63 : 24,263.28 = 11,489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.63/24,263.28 = 11,489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.63x = 24,263.28 × 11,489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.63x = 278,783,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,783,085.48/16,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.49

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