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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.30, 24,034.76 and 11,609.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.30, 24,034.76 and 11,609.77 is: 17,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.30 : 24,034.76 = 11,609.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.30/24,034.76 = 11,609.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.30x = 24,034.76 × 11,609.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.30x = 279,038,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,038,035.61/16,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.32

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