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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.73, 23,993.65 and 11,330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.73, 23,993.65 and 11,330.11 is: 16,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.73 : 23,993.65 = 11,330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.73/23,993.65 = 11,330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.73x = 23,993.65 × 11,330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.73x = 271,850,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,850,693.80/16,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.40

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