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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.21, 24,092.84 and 11,552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.21, 24,092.84 and 11,552.72 is: 17,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.21 : 24,092.84 = 11,552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.21/24,092.84 = 11,552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.21x = 24,092.84 × 11,552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.21x = 278,337,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,337,776.76/16,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.30

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