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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.77, 24,484.28 and 11,560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.77, 24,484.28 and 11,560.23 is: 17,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.77 : 24,484.28 = 11,560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.77/24,484.28 = 11,560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.77x = 24,484.28 × 11,560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.77x = 283,043,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,043,908.18/16,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.38

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