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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.73, 23,999.65 and 11,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.73, 23,999.65 and 11,334.11 is: 16,987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.73 : 23,999.65 = 11,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.73/23,999.65 = 11,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.73x = 23,999.65 × 11,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.73x = 272,014,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,014,673.06/16,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.40

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