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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.65, 24,385.22 and 11,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.65, 24,385.22 and 11,285.75 is: 16,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.65 : 24,385.22 = 11,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.65/24,385.22 = 11,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.65x = 24,385.22 × 11,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.65x = 275,205,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,205,585.79/16,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.12

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