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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.76, 23,001.52 and 11,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.76, 23,001.52 and 11,380.96 is: 15,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.76 : 23,001.52 = 11,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.76/23,001.52 = 11,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.76x = 23,001.52 × 11,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.76x = 261,779,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,779,379.06/16,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,700.08

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