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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.88, 24,358.23 and 11,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.88, 24,358.23 and 11,008.50 is: 16,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.88 : 24,358.23 = 11,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.88/24,358.23 = 11,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.88x = 24,358.23 × 11,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.88x = 268,147,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,147,574.96/16,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.67

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