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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.60, 24,033.89 and 11,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.60, 24,033.89 and 11,667.76 is: 17,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.60 : 24,033.89 = 11,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.60/24,033.89 = 11,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.60x = 24,033.89 × 11,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.60x = 280,421,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,421,660.39/16,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.63

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