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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.31, 24,396.57 and 11,287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.31, 24,396.57 and 11,287.55 is: 16,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.31 : 24,396.57 = 11,287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.31/24,396.57 = 11,287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.31x = 24,396.57 × 11,287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.31x = 275,377,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,377,604.38/16,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.31

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