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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.83, 24,102.08 and 11,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.83, 24,102.08 and 11,382.53 is: 17,054.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.83 : 24,102.08 = 11,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.83/24,102.08 = 11,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.83x = 24,102.08 × 11,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.83x = 274,342,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,342,648.66/16,085.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,054.93

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