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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.78, 23,977.29 and 11,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.78, 23,977.29 and 11,598.62 is: 17,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.78 : 23,977.29 = 11,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.78/23,977.29 = 11,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.78x = 23,977.29 × 11,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.78x = 278,103,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,103,475.34/16,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.53

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