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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.91, 23,968.24 and 11,609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.91, 23,968.24 and 11,609.69 is: 17,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.91 : 23,968.24 = 11,609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.91/23,968.24 = 11,609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.91x = 23,968.24 × 11,609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.91x = 278,263,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,263,836.25/16,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.41

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