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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.40, 24,035.89 and 11,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.40, 24,035.89 and 11,354.48 is: 17,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.40 : 24,035.89 = 11,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.40/24,035.89 = 11,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.40x = 24,035.89 × 11,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.40x = 272,914,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,914,995.15/16,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.10

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