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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.96, 24,175.54 and 11,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.96, 24,175.54 and 11,945.28 is: 17,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.96 : 24,175.54 = 11,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.96/24,175.54 = 11,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.96x = 24,175.54 × 11,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.96x = 288,783,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,783,594.45/16,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.23

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