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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.38, 24,027.04 and 11,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.38, 24,027.04 and 11,362.44 is: 17,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.38 : 24,027.04 = 11,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.38/24,027.04 = 11,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.38x = 24,027.04 × 11,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.38x = 273,005,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,005,800.38/16,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.67

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