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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.47, 24,035.20 and 11,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.47, 24,035.20 and 11,668.64 is: 17,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.47 : 24,035.20 = 11,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.47/24,035.20 = 11,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.47x = 24,035.20 × 11,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.47x = 280,458,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,458,096.13/16,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.96

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