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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.47, 24,017.82 and 11,344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.47, 24,017.82 and 11,344.94 is: 17,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.47 : 24,017.82 = 11,344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.47/24,017.82 = 11,344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.47x = 24,017.82 × 11,344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.47x = 272,480,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,480,586.71/16,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,000.85

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