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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.29, 24,037.74 and 11,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.29, 24,037.74 and 11,611.77 is: 17,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.29 : 24,037.74 = 11,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.29/24,037.74 = 11,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.29x = 24,037.74 × 11,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.29x = 279,120,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,120,708.20/16,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,402.31

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