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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.30, 24,093.45 and 11,126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.30, 24,093.45 and 11,126.97 is: 16,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.30 : 24,093.45 = 11,126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.30/24,093.45 = 11,126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.30x = 24,093.45 × 11,126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.30x = 268,087,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,087,095.35/16,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.46

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