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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.49, 23,993.28 and 11,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.49, 23,993.28 and 11,329.86 is: 16,981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.49 : 23,993.28 = 11,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.49/23,993.28 = 11,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.49x = 23,993.28 × 11,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.49x = 271,840,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,840,503.34/16,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.02

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