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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.20, 24,107.10 and 11,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.20, 24,107.10 and 11,674.60 is: 17,532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.20 : 24,107.10 = 11,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.20/24,107.10 = 11,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.20x = 24,107.10 × 11,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.20x = 281,440,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,440,749.66/16,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.85

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