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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.52, 24,333.68 and 11,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.52, 24,333.68 and 11,175.98 is: 16,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.52 : 24,333.68 = 11,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.52/24,333.68 = 11,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.52x = 24,333.68 × 11,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.52x = 271,952,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,952,627.28/16,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.96

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