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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.02, 24,257.25 and 11,551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.02, 24,257.25 and 11,551.98 is: 17,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.02 : 24,257.25 = 11,551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.02/24,257.25 = 11,551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.02x = 24,257.25 × 11,551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.02x = 280,219,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,219,266.86/16,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.63

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