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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.53, 24,266.41 and 11,172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.53, 24,266.41 and 11,172.86 is: 16,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.53 : 24,266.41 = 11,172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.53/24,266.41 = 11,172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.53x = 24,266.41 × 11,172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.53x = 271,125,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,125,138.23/16,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.12

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