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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.95, 24,172.56 and 11,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.95, 24,172.56 and 11,943.27 is: 17,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.95 : 24,172.56 = 11,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.95/24,172.56 = 11,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.95x = 24,172.56 × 11,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.95x = 288,699,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,699,410.67/16,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,845.24

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