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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.61, 24,104.20 and 11,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.61, 24,104.20 and 11,936.31 is: 17,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.61 : 24,104.20 = 11,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.61/24,104.20 = 11,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.61x = 24,104.20 × 11,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.61x = 287,715,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,715,203.50/16,091.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.83

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