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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.62, 24,011.55 and 11,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.62, 24,011.55 and 11,089.38 is: 16,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.62 : 24,011.55 = 11,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.62/24,011.55 = 11,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.62x = 24,011.55 × 11,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.62x = 266,273,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,273,202.34/16,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.18

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