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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.33, 24,102.83 and 11,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.33, 24,102.83 and 11,383.04 is: 17,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.33 : 24,102.83 = 11,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.33/24,102.83 = 11,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.33x = 24,102.83 × 11,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.33x = 274,363,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,363,300.57/16,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.68

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