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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.14, 24,051.55 and 11,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.14, 24,051.55 and 11,830.73 is: 17,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.14 : 24,051.55 = 11,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.14/24,051.55 = 11,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.14x = 24,051.55 × 11,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.14x = 284,547,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,547,244.30/16,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,723.13

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