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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.36, 23,991.59 and 11,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.36, 23,991.59 and 11,328.73 is: 16,979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.36 : 23,991.59 = 11,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.36/23,991.59 = 11,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.36x = 23,991.59 × 11,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.36x = 271,794,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,794,369.92/16,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.34

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