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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.99, 24,063.91 and 11,305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.99, 24,063.91 and 11,305.39 is: 16,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.99 : 24,063.91 = 11,305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.99/24,063.91 = 11,305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.99x = 24,063.91 × 11,305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.99x = 272,051,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,051,887.47/16,039.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.85

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