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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.74, 24,075.99 and 11,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.74, 24,075.99 and 11,132.50 is: 16,671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.74 : 24,075.99 = 11,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.74/24,075.99 = 11,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.74x = 24,075.99 × 11,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.74x = 268,025,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,025,958.68/16,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,671.66

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