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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.01, 24,040.09 and 11,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.01, 24,040.09 and 11,335.76 is: 17,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.01 : 24,040.09 = 11,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.01/24,040.09 = 11,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.01x = 24,040.09 × 11,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.01x = 272,512,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,512,809.96/16,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.23

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