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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.48, 24,056.55 and 11,834.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.48, 24,056.55 and 11,834.06 is: 17,728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.48 : 24,056.55 = 11,834.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.48/24,056.55 = 11,834.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.48x = 24,056.55 × 11,834.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.48x = 284,686,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,686,716.23/16,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,728.12

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