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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,006.38, 24,018.03 and 11,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,006.38, 24,018.03 and 11,356.44 is: 17,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,006.38 : 24,018.03 = 11,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,006.38/24,018.03 = 11,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,006.38x = 24,018.03 × 11,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,006.38x = 272,759,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,759,316.61/16,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,040.66

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