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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.39, 24,053.42 and 11,831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.39, 24,053.42 and 11,831.97 is: 17,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.39 : 24,053.42 = 11,831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.39/24,053.42 = 11,831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.39x = 24,053.42 × 11,831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.39x = 284,599,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,599,284.68/16,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,724.99

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