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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.46, 23,003.46 and 11,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.46, 23,003.46 and 11,011.23 is: 15,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.46 : 23,003.46 = 11,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.46/23,003.46 = 11,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.46x = 23,003.46 × 11,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.46x = 253,296,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,296,388.86/16,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.86

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