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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.08, 24,427.68 and 11,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.08, 24,427.68 and 11,870.88 is: 17,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.08 : 24,427.68 = 11,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.08/24,427.68 = 11,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.08x = 24,427.68 × 11,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.08x = 289,978,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,978,057.96/16,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.36

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