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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.37, 23,003.39 and 11,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.37, 23,003.39 and 11,298.08 is: 15,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.37 : 23,003.39 = 11,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.37/23,003.39 = 11,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.37x = 23,003.39 × 11,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.37x = 259,894,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,894,226.24/16,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.52

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