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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.64, 24,272.52 and 11,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.64, 24,272.52 and 11,269.86 is: 16,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.64 : 24,272.52 = 11,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.64/24,272.52 = 11,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.64x = 24,272.52 × 11,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.64x = 273,547,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,547,902.25/16,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.43

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