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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.52, 23,983.45 and 11,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.52, 23,983.45 and 11,832.72 is: 17,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.52 : 23,983.45 = 11,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.52/23,983.45 = 11,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.52x = 23,983.45 × 11,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.52x = 283,789,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,789,448.48/16,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,714.12

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