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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.60, 24,030.89 and 11,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.60, 24,030.89 and 11,665.76 is: 17,498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.60 : 24,030.89 = 11,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.60/24,030.89 = 11,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.60x = 24,030.89 × 11,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.60x = 280,338,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,338,595.33/16,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.63

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