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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,015.59, 24,023.39 and 11,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,015.59, 24,023.39 and 11,660.76 is: 17,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,015.59 : 24,023.39 = 11,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,015.59/24,023.39 = 11,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,015.59x = 24,023.39 × 11,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,015.59x = 280,130,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,130,926.87/16,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.14

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