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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.47, 24,033.70 and 11,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.47, 24,033.70 and 11,667.64 is: 17,501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.47 : 24,033.70 = 11,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.47/24,033.70 = 11,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.47x = 24,033.70 × 11,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.47x = 280,416,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,416,559.47/16,022.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.46

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