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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.18, 23,951.17 and 11,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.18, 23,951.17 and 11,572.72 is: 17,317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.18 : 23,951.17 = 11,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.18/23,951.17 = 11,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.18x = 23,951.17 × 11,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.18x = 277,180,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,180,173.48/16,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.07

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