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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.12, 24,637.43 and 11,147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.12, 24,637.43 and 11,147.03 is: 16,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.12 : 24,637.43 = 11,147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.12/24,637.43 = 11,147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.12x = 24,637.43 × 11,147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.12x = 274,633,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,633,992.41/16,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.36

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