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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.41, 23,012.71 and 11,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.41, 23,012.71 and 11,299.50 is: 15,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.41 : 23,012.71 = 11,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.41/23,012.71 = 11,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.41x = 23,012.71 × 11,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.41x = 260,032,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,032,088.40/16,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.42

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