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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,011.73, 23,998.15 and 11,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,011.73, 23,998.15 and 11,333.11 is: 16,985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,011.73 : 23,998.15 = 11,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,011.73/23,998.15 = 11,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,011.73x = 23,998.15 × 11,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,011.73x = 271,973,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,973,673.75/16,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.90

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