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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.28, 24,527.52 and 11,972.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.28, 24,527.52 and 11,972.07 is: 17,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.28 : 24,527.52 = 11,972.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.28/24,527.52 = 11,972.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.28x = 24,527.52 × 11,972.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.28x = 293,645,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,645,186.37/16,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.33

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