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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.08, 24,442.68 and 11,880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.08, 24,442.68 and 11,880.88 is: 17,821.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.08 : 24,442.68 = 11,880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.08/24,442.68 = 11,880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.08x = 24,442.68 × 11,880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.08x = 290,400,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,400,547.96/16,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,821.36

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