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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.40, 23,975.70 and 11,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.40, 23,975.70 and 11,080.60 is: 16,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.40 : 23,975.70 = 11,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.40/23,975.70 = 11,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.40x = 23,975.70 × 11,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.40x = 265,665,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,665,141.42/16,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.47

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