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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.38, 24,357.48 and 11,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.38, 24,357.48 and 11,008 is: 16,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.38 : 24,357.48 = 11,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.38/24,357.48 = 11,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.38x = 24,357.48 × 11,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.38x = 268,127,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,127,139.84/16,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.92

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