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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.02, 24,049.56 and 11,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.02, 24,049.56 and 11,362.67 is: 17,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.02 : 24,049.56 = 11,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.02/24,049.56 = 11,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.02x = 24,049.56 × 11,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.02x = 273,267,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,267,274.05/16,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.25

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