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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.93, 24,325.19 and 11,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.93, 24,325.19 and 11,282.37 is: 16,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.93 : 24,325.19 = 11,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.93/24,325.19 = 11,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.93x = 24,325.19 × 11,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.93x = 274,445,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,445,737.49/16,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.61

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