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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.64, 23,997.90 and 11,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.64, 23,997.90 and 11,321.20 is: 16,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.64 : 23,997.90 = 11,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.64/23,997.90 = 11,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.64x = 23,997.90 × 11,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.64x = 271,685,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,685,025.48/16,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.09

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