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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.16, 24,007.16 and 11,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.16, 24,007.16 and 11,349.16 is: 17,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.16 : 24,007.16 = 11,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.16/24,007.16 = 11,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.16x = 24,007.16 × 11,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.16x = 272,461,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,461,099.99/15,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.71

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