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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.13, 24,267.03 and 11,492.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.13, 24,267.03 and 11,492.43 is: 17,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.13 : 24,267.03 = 11,492.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.13/24,267.03 = 11,492.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.13x = 24,267.03 × 11,492.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.13x = 278,887,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,887,143.58/16,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.26

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