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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.73, 24,104.39 and 11,936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.73, 24,104.39 and 11,936.43 is: 17,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.73 : 24,104.39 = 11,936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.73/24,104.39 = 11,936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.73x = 24,104.39 × 11,936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.73x = 287,720,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,720,304.25/16,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,880.01

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