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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.49, 23,994.78 and 11,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.49, 23,994.78 and 11,330.86 is: 16,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.49 : 23,994.78 = 11,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.49/23,994.78 = 11,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.49x = 23,994.78 × 11,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.49x = 271,881,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,881,492.91/16,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.52

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