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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.08, 24,364.62 and 11,828.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.08, 24,364.62 and 11,828.85 is: 17,743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.08 : 24,364.62 = 11,828.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.08/24,364.62 = 11,828.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.08x = 24,364.62 × 11,828.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.08x = 288,205,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,205,435.29/16,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,743.28

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