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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.52, 24,258 and 11,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.52, 24,258 and 11,552.48 is: 17,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.52 : 24,258 = 11,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.52/24,258 = 11,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.52x = 24,258 × 11,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.52x = 280,240,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,240,059.84/16,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.38

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