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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.23, 24,108.13 and 11,938.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.23, 24,108.13 and 11,938.93 is: 17,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.23 : 24,108.13 = 11,938.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.23/24,108.13 = 11,938.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.23x = 24,108.13 × 11,938.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.23x = 287,825,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,825,276.50/16,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.76

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