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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.98, 23,499.60 and 11,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.98, 23,499.60 and 11,270.04 is: 16,900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.98 : 23,499.60 = 11,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.98/23,499.60 = 11,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.98x = 23,499.60 × 11,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.98x = 264,841,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,841,431.98/15,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.12

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