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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.88, 24,069.76 and 11,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.88, 24,069.76 and 11,668.40 is: 17,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.88 : 24,069.76 = 11,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.88/24,069.76 = 11,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.88x = 24,069.76 × 11,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.88x = 280,855,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,855,587.58/16,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.01

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