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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.60, 24,032.39 and 11,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.60, 24,032.39 and 11,666.76 is: 17,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.60 : 24,032.39 = 11,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.60/24,032.39 = 11,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.60x = 24,032.39 × 11,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.60x = 280,380,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,380,126.36/16,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.13

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