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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.04, 24,222.60 and 11,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.04, 24,222.60 and 11,430.96 is: 17,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.04 : 24,222.60 = 11,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.04/24,222.60 = 11,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.04x = 24,222.60 × 11,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.04x = 276,887,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,887,571.70/16,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.68

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