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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.28, 24,241.30 and 11,532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.28, 24,241.30 and 11,532.04 is: 17,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.28 : 24,241.30 = 11,532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.28/24,241.30 = 11,532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.28x = 24,241.30 × 11,532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.28x = 279,551,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,551,551.82/16,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,254.90

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