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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.02, 24,252.75 and 11,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.02, 24,252.75 and 11,548.98 is: 17,311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.02 : 24,252.75 = 11,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.02/24,252.75 = 11,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.02x = 24,252.75 × 11,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.02x = 280,094,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,094,524.70/16,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,311.14

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