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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.73, 24,061.57 and 11,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.73, 24,061.57 and 11,086.47 is: 16,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.73 : 24,061.57 = 11,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.73/24,061.57 = 11,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.73x = 24,061.57 × 11,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.73x = 266,757,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,757,873.96/16,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,601.06

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