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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.19, 24,056.16 and 11,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.19, 24,056.16 and 11,363.24 is: 17,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.19 : 24,056.16 = 11,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.19/24,056.16 = 11,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.19x = 24,056.16 × 11,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.19x = 273,355,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,355,799.28/16,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,048.31

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