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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.06, 24,122.51 and 11,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.06, 24,122.51 and 11,388.62 is: 17,109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.06 : 24,122.51 = 11,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.06/24,122.51 = 11,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.06x = 24,122.51 × 11,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.06x = 274,722,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,722,099.84/16,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.12

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