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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.99, 24,040.85 and 11,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.99, 24,040.85 and 11,353.04 is: 17,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.99 : 24,040.85 = 11,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.99/24,040.85 = 11,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.99x = 24,040.85 × 11,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.99x = 272,936,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,936,644.87/16,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.00

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