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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.11, 24,013.75 and 11,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.11, 24,013.75 and 11,595.68 is: 17,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.11 : 24,013.75 = 11,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.11/24,013.75 = 11,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.11x = 24,013.75 × 11,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.11x = 278,455,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,455,790.87/16,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.39

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