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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.10, 24,031.64 and 11,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.10, 24,031.64 and 11,666.26 is: 17,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.10 : 24,031.64 = 11,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.10/24,031.64 = 11,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.10x = 24,031.64 × 11,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.10x = 280,359,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,359,360.47/16,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.38

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