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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.82, 23,998.23 and 11,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.82, 23,998.23 and 11,597.24 is: 17,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.82 : 23,998.23 = 11,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.82/23,998.23 = 11,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.82x = 23,998.23 × 11,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.82x = 278,313,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,313,174.90/16,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.70

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