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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.83, 24,099.07 and 11,380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.83, 24,099.07 and 11,380.53 is: 17,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.83 : 24,099.07 = 11,380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.83/24,099.07 = 11,380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.83x = 24,099.07 × 11,380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.83x = 274,260,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,260,231.78/16,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.92

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