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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.03, 23,005.70 and 11,002.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.03, 23,005.70 and 11,002.81 is: 15,185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.03 : 23,005.70 = 11,002.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.03/23,005.70 = 11,002.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.03x = 23,005.70 × 11,002.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.03x = 253,127,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,127,346.02/16,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.49

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