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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.88, 24,020.28 and 11,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.88, 24,020.28 and 11,357.94 is: 17,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.88 : 24,020.28 = 11,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.88/24,020.28 = 11,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.88x = 24,020.28 × 11,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.88x = 272,820,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,820,899.02/16,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.91

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