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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.21, 24,293.81 and 11,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.21, 24,293.81 and 11,753.80 is: 17,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.21 : 24,293.81 = 11,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.21/24,293.81 = 11,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.21x = 24,293.81 × 11,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.21x = 285,544,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,544,583.98/16,191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,635.78

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