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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.44, 23,007.60 and 11,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.44, 23,007.60 and 11,014.24 is: 15,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.44 : 23,007.60 = 11,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.44/23,007.60 = 11,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.44x = 23,007.60 × 11,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.44x = 253,411,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,411,228.22/16,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.03

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