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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.06, 24,407.03 and 11,533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.06, 24,407.03 and 11,533.39 is: 17,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.06 : 24,407.03 = 11,533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.06/24,407.03 = 11,533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.06x = 24,407.03 × 11,533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.06x = 281,495,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,495,763.55/16,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.58

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