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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.06, 24,257.49 and 11,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.06, 24,257.49 and 11,525.50 is: 17,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.06 : 24,257.49 = 11,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.06/24,257.49 = 11,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.06x = 24,257.49 × 11,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.06x = 279,579,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,579,701.00/16,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.68

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