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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.52, 24,141.28 and 11,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.52, 24,141.28 and 11,401.12 is: 17,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.52 : 24,141.28 = 11,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.52/24,141.28 = 11,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.52x = 24,141.28 × 11,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.52x = 275,237,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,237,630.23/16,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,127.93

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