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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.56, 24,121.76 and 11,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.56, 24,121.76 and 11,388.12 is: 17,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.56 : 24,121.76 = 11,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.56/24,121.76 = 11,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.56x = 24,121.76 × 11,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.56x = 274,701,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,701,497.49/16,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.37

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