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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.05, 24,402.46 and 11,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.05, 24,402.46 and 11,590.48 is: 17,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.05 : 24,402.46 = 11,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.05/24,402.46 = 11,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.05x = 24,402.46 × 11,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.05x = 282,836,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,836,224.58/16,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,395.62

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