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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.52, 24,023.97 and 11,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.52, 24,023.97 and 11,111.77 is: 16,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.52 : 24,023.97 = 11,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.52/24,023.97 = 11,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.52x = 24,023.97 × 11,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.52x = 266,948,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,948,829.13/16,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.46

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