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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,026.63, 24,012.36 and 11,338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,026.63, 24,012.36 and 11,338.94 is: 16,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,026.63 : 24,012.36 = 11,338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,026.63/24,012.36 = 11,338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,026.63x = 24,012.36 × 11,338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,026.63x = 272,274,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,274,589.24/16,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.89

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