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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.07, 24,010.71 and 11,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.07, 24,010.71 and 11,593.65 is: 17,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.07 : 24,010.71 = 11,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.07/24,010.71 = 11,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.07x = 24,010.71 × 11,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.07x = 278,371,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,371,710.02/16,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.35

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