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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.13, 24,265.53 and 11,491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.13, 24,265.53 and 11,491.43 is: 17,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.13 : 24,265.53 = 11,491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.13/24,265.53 = 11,491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.13x = 24,265.53 × 11,491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.13x = 278,845,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,845,518.08/16,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,248.75

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