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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.27, 24,247.13 and 11,545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.27, 24,247.13 and 11,545.23 is: 17,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.27 : 24,247.13 = 11,545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.27/24,247.13 = 11,545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.27x = 24,247.13 × 11,545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.27x = 279,938,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,938,634.96/16,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,305.51

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