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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.10, 24,345.15 and 11,811.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.10, 24,345.15 and 11,811.10 is: 17,677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.10 : 24,345.15 = 11,811.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.10/24,345.15 = 11,811.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.10x = 24,345.15 × 11,811.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.10x = 287,543,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,543,001.17/16,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.44

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