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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.73, 23,992.16 and 11,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.73, 23,992.16 and 11,329.11 is: 16,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.73 : 23,992.16 = 11,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.73/23,992.16 = 11,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.73x = 23,992.16 × 11,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.73x = 271,809,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,809,763.13/16,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.90

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