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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.08, 24,269.28 and 11,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.08, 24,269.28 and 11,560.04 is: 17,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.08 : 24,269.28 = 11,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.08/24,269.28 = 11,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.08x = 24,269.28 × 11,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.08x = 280,553,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,553,847.57/16,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,327.68

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