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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.37, 24,054.90 and 11,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.37, 24,054.90 and 11,362.41 is: 17,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.37 : 24,054.90 = 11,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.37/24,054.90 = 11,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.37x = 24,054.90 × 11,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.37x = 273,321,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,321,636.31/16,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.05

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