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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.80, 24,021.60 and 11,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.80, 24,021.60 and 11,827.56 is: 17,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.80 : 24,021.60 = 11,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.80/24,021.60 = 11,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.80x = 24,021.60 × 11,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.80x = 284,116,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,116,915.30/16,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,719.87

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