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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.65, 24,359.40 and 11,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.65, 24,359.40 and 11,298.60 is: 16,943.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.65 : 24,359.40 = 11,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.65/24,359.40 = 11,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.65x = 24,359.40 × 11,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.65x = 275,227,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,227,116.84/16,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.67

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