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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.40, 23,015.46 and 11,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.40, 23,015.46 and 11,301.50 is: 15,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.40 : 23,015.46 = 11,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.40/23,015.46 = 11,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.40x = 23,015.46 × 11,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.40x = 260,109,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,109,221.19/16,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.19

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