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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.02, 24,263.25 and 11,555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.02, 24,263.25 and 11,555.98 is: 17,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.02 : 24,263.25 = 11,555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.02/24,263.25 = 11,555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.02x = 24,263.25 × 11,555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.02x = 280,385,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,385,631.74/16,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.63

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