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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,025.31, 24,042.08 and 11,527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,025.31, 24,042.08 and 11,527.56 is: 17,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,025.31 : 24,042.08 = 11,527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,025.31/24,042.08 = 11,527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,025.31x = 24,042.08 × 11,527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,025.31x = 277,146,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,146,548.54/16,025.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,294.30

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