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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.14, 24,059.04 and 11,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.14, 24,059.04 and 11,835.72 is: 17,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.14 : 24,059.04 = 11,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.14/24,059.04 = 11,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.14x = 24,059.04 × 11,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.14x = 284,756,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,756,060.91/16,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.61

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