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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.69, 24,340.39 and 11,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.69, 24,340.39 and 11,250.13 is: 16,846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.69 : 24,340.39 = 11,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.69/24,340.39 = 11,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.69x = 24,340.39 × 11,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.69x = 273,832,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,832,551.75/16,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.37

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