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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.62, 24,635.18 and 11,145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.62, 24,635.18 and 11,145.53 is: 16,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.62 : 24,635.18 = 11,145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.62/24,635.18 = 11,145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.62x = 24,635.18 × 11,145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.62x = 274,571,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,571,958.84/16,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.11

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