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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.08, 24,026.93 and 11,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.08, 24,026.93 and 11,604.54 is: 17,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.08 : 24,026.93 = 11,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.08/24,026.93 = 11,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.08x = 24,026.93 × 11,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.08x = 278,821,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,821,478.28/16,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,391.48

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