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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.79, 23,993.51 and 11,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.79, 23,993.51 and 11,330.13 is: 16,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.79 : 23,993.51 = 11,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.79/23,993.51 = 11,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.79x = 23,993.51 × 11,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.79x = 271,849,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,849,587.46/16,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.27

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