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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.83, 23,985.42 and 11,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.83, 23,985.42 and 11,834.03 is: 17,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.83 : 23,985.42 = 11,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.83/23,985.42 = 11,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.83x = 23,985.42 × 11,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.83x = 283,844,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,844,059.92/16,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.08

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