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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.10, 24,352.65 and 11,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.10, 24,352.65 and 11,816.10 is: 17,684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.10 : 24,352.65 = 11,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.10/24,352.65 = 11,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.10x = 24,352.65 × 11,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.10x = 287,753,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,753,347.67/16,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,684.94

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