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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.47, 24,036.70 and 11,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.47, 24,036.70 and 11,669.64 is: 17,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.47 : 24,036.70 = 11,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.47/24,036.70 = 11,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.47x = 24,036.70 × 11,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.47x = 280,499,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,499,635.79/16,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,504.46

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