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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.30, 24,033.26 and 11,608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.30, 24,033.26 and 11,608.77 is: 17,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.30 : 24,033.26 = 11,608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.30/24,033.26 = 11,608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.30x = 24,033.26 × 11,608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.30x = 278,996,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,996,506.35/16,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.82

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