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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.23, 24,539.93 and 11,159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.23, 24,539.93 and 11,159.75 is: 16,749.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.23 : 24,539.93 = 11,159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.23/24,539.93 = 11,159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.23x = 24,539.93 × 11,159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.23x = 273,859,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,859,483.82/16,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.58

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