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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.91, 24,322.14 and 11,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.91, 24,322.14 and 11,772.47 is: 17,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.91 : 24,322.14 = 11,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.91/24,322.14 = 11,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.91x = 24,322.14 × 11,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.91x = 286,331,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,331,541.88/16,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,646.57

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