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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.53, 24,003.65 and 11,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.53, 24,003.65 and 11,061.18 is: 16,587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.53 : 24,003.65 = 11,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.53/24,003.65 = 11,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.53x = 24,003.65 × 11,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.53x = 265,508,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,508,658.74/16,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.52

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