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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.01, 24,128.55 and 11,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.01, 24,128.55 and 11,975.37 is: 17,928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.01 : 24,128.55 = 11,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.01/24,128.55 = 11,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.01x = 24,128.55 × 11,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.01x = 288,948,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,948,313.81/16,117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.16

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