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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.90, 24,394.76 and 11,525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.90, 24,394.76 and 11,525.21 is: 17,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.90 : 24,394.76 = 11,525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.90/24,394.76 = 11,525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.90x = 24,394.76 × 11,525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.90x = 281,154,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,154,552.30/16,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.29

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