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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.38, 24,021.03 and 11,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.38, 24,021.03 and 11,358.44 is: 17,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.38 : 24,021.03 = 11,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.38/24,021.03 = 11,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.38x = 24,021.03 × 11,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.38x = 272,841,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,841,427.99/16,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.66

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