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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.52, 23,995.44 and 11,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.52, 23,995.44 and 11,840.72 is: 17,726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.52 : 23,995.44 = 11,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.52/23,995.44 = 11,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.52x = 23,995.44 × 11,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.52x = 284,123,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,123,286.32/16,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.11

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