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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.48, 23,967.59 and 11,609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.48, 23,967.59 and 11,609.25 is: 17,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.48 : 23,967.59 = 11,609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.48/23,967.59 = 11,609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.48x = 23,967.59 × 11,609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.48x = 278,245,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,245,686.16/16,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.75

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