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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.29, 24,054.79 and 11,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.29, 24,054.79 and 11,362.35 is: 17,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.29 : 24,054.79 = 11,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.29/24,054.79 = 11,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.29x = 24,054.79 × 11,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.29x = 273,318,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,318,943.16/16,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.97

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