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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.54, 24,216.06 and 11,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.54, 24,216.06 and 11,745.36 is: 17,576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.54 : 24,216.06 = 11,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.54/24,216.06 = 11,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.54x = 24,216.06 × 11,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.54x = 284,426,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,426,342.48/16,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.12

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