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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.88, 24,071.26 and 11,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.88, 24,071.26 and 11,669.40 is: 17,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.88 : 24,071.26 = 11,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.88/24,071.26 = 11,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.88x = 24,071.26 × 11,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.88x = 280,897,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,897,161.44/16,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.51

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