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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,013.38, 24,028.54 and 11,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,013.38, 24,028.54 and 11,363.44 is: 17,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,013.38 : 24,028.54 = 11,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,013.38/24,028.54 = 11,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,013.38x = 24,028.54 × 11,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,013.38x = 273,046,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,046,872.58/16,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.17

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