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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.02, 24,237.93 and 11,529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.02, 24,237.93 and 11,529.78 is: 17,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.02 : 24,237.93 = 11,529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.02/24,237.93 = 11,529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.02x = 24,237.93 × 11,529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.02x = 279,457,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,457,952.90/16,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.53

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