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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.28, 24,003.54 and 11,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.28, 24,003.54 and 11,616.12 is: 17,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.28 : 24,003.54 = 11,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.28/24,003.54 = 11,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.28x = 24,003.54 × 11,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.28x = 278,828,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,828,001.06/16,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.78

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