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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.33, 24,105.82 and 11,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.33, 24,105.82 and 11,385.04 is: 17,058.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.33 : 24,105.82 = 11,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.33/24,105.82 = 11,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.33x = 24,105.82 × 11,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.33x = 274,445,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,445,724.93/16,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.68

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