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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.73, 24,017.41 and 11,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.73, 24,017.41 and 11,325.97 is: 16,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.73 : 24,017.41 = 11,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.73/24,017.41 = 11,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.73x = 24,017.41 × 11,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.73x = 272,020,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,020,288.42/16,020.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.27

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