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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.92, 24,381.36 and 11,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.92, 24,381.36 and 11,251.36 is: 16,877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.92 : 24,381.36 = 11,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.92/24,381.36 = 11,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.92x = 24,381.36 × 11,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.92x = 274,323,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,323,458.65/16,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.37

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