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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.21, 24,048.35 and 11,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.21, 24,048.35 and 11,361.86 is: 17,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.21 : 24,048.35 = 11,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.21/24,048.35 = 11,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.21x = 24,048.35 × 11,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.21x = 273,233,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,233,929.12/16,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.04

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