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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.88, 24,015.78 and 11,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.88, 24,015.78 and 11,354.94 is: 17,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.88 : 24,015.78 = 11,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.88/24,015.78 = 11,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.88x = 24,015.78 × 11,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.88x = 272,697,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,697,740.95/16,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.41

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