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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.38, 24,013.49 and 11,339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.38, 24,013.49 and 11,339.69 is: 16,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.38 : 24,013.49 = 11,339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.38/24,013.49 = 11,339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.38x = 24,013.49 × 11,339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.38x = 272,305,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,305,355.65/16,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.01

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