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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.55, 24,129.27 and 11,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.55, 24,129.27 and 11,393.12 is: 17,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.55 : 24,129.27 = 11,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.55/24,129.27 = 11,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.55x = 24,129.27 × 11,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.55x = 274,907,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,907,547.98/16,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,115.88

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