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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,019.63, 24,015.77 and 11,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,019.63, 24,015.77 and 11,324.87 is: 16,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,019.63 : 24,015.77 = 11,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,019.63/24,015.77 = 11,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,019.63x = 24,015.77 × 11,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,019.63x = 271,975,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,975,476.61/16,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,977.64

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