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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.83, 24,013.33 and 11,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.83, 24,013.33 and 11,595.40 is: 17,377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.83 : 24,013.33 = 11,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.83/24,013.33 = 11,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.83x = 24,013.33 × 11,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.83x = 278,444,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,444,212.74/16,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.97

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