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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,000.91, 23,966.74 and 11,608.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,000.91, 23,966.74 and 11,608.69 is: 17,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,000.91 : 23,966.74 = 11,608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,000.91/23,966.74 = 11,608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,000.91x = 23,966.74 × 11,608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,000.91x = 278,222,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,222,366.03/16,000.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,387.91

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