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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.93, 24,304.25 and 11,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.93, 24,304.25 and 11,178.54 is: 16,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.93 : 24,304.25 = 11,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.93/24,304.25 = 11,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.93x = 24,304.25 × 11,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.93x = 271,685,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,685,974.90/16,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.25

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