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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.62, 23,013.39 and 11,018.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.62, 23,013.39 and 11,018.38 is: 15,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.62 : 23,013.39 = 11,018.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.62/23,013.39 = 11,018.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.62x = 23,013.39 × 11,018.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.62x = 253,570,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,570,272.05/16,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.76

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