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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.33, 24,104.33 and 11,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.33, 24,104.33 and 11,384.04 is: 17,057.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.33 : 24,104.33 = 11,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.33/24,104.33 = 11,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.33x = 24,104.33 × 11,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.33x = 274,404,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,404,479.45/16,087.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.18

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