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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.83, 24,105.08 and 11,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.83, 24,105.08 and 11,384.54 is: 17,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.83 : 24,105.08 = 11,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.83/24,105.08 = 11,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.83x = 24,105.08 × 11,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.83x = 274,425,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,425,070.02/16,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.93

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