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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.44, 24,076.40 and 11,391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.44, 24,076.40 and 11,391.32 is: 17,087.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.44 : 24,076.40 = 11,391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.44/24,076.40 = 11,391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.44x = 24,076.40 × 11,391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.44x = 274,261,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,261,976.85/16,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.51

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