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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.22, 24,362.46 and 11,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.22, 24,362.46 and 11,853.06 is: 17,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.22 : 24,362.46 = 11,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.22/24,362.46 = 11,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.22x = 24,362.46 × 11,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.22x = 288,769,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,769,700.13/16,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.64

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