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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.46, 23,003.37 and 11,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.46, 23,003.37 and 11,001.06 is: 15,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.46 : 23,003.37 = 11,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.46/23,003.37 = 11,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.46x = 23,003.37 × 11,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.46x = 253,061,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,061,453.57/16,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.96

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