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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.96, 24,555.36 and 11,990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.96, 24,555.36 and 11,990.84 is: 17,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.96 : 24,555.36 = 11,990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.96/24,555.36 = 11,990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.96x = 24,555.36 × 11,990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.96x = 294,439,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,439,392.90/16,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.36

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