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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.89, 24,006.73 and 11,335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.89, 24,006.73 and 11,335.19 is: 16,983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.89 : 24,006.73 = 11,335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.89/24,006.73 = 11,335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.89x = 24,006.73 × 11,335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.89x = 272,120,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,120,853.75/16,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.26

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