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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.65, 23,988.58 and 11,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.65, 23,988.58 and 11,757.56 is: 17,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.65 : 23,988.58 = 11,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.65/23,988.58 = 11,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.65x = 23,988.58 × 11,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.65x = 282,047,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,047,019.33/16,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.52

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