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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.72, 23,988.15 and 11,089.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.72, 23,988.15 and 11,089.85 is: 16,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.72 : 23,988.15 = 11,089.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.72/23,988.15 = 11,089.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.72x = 23,988.15 × 11,089.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.72x = 266,024,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,024,865.34/16,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.20

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