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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.27, 24,248.62 and 11,546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.27, 24,248.62 and 11,546.23 is: 17,307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.27 : 24,248.62 = 11,546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.27/24,248.62 = 11,546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.27x = 24,248.62 × 11,546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.27x = 279,980,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,980,143.70/16,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,307.01

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