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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.58, 24,221.79 and 11,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.58, 24,221.79 and 11,239.44 is: 16,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.58 : 24,221.79 = 11,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.58/24,221.79 = 11,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.58x = 24,221.79 × 11,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.58x = 272,239,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,239,355.40/16,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.64

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