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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.88, 24,023.28 and 11,359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.88, 24,023.28 and 11,359.94 is: 17,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.88 : 24,023.28 = 11,359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.88/24,023.28 = 11,359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.88x = 24,023.28 × 11,359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.88x = 272,903,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,903,019.40/16,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.91

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