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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.16, 24,053.10 and 11,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.16, 24,053.10 and 11,361.22 is: 17,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.16 : 24,053.10 = 11,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.16/24,053.10 = 11,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.16x = 24,053.10 × 11,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.16x = 273,272,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,272,560.78/16,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.27

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