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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.40, 23,014.50 and 11,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.40, 23,014.50 and 11,019.26 is: 15,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.40 : 23,014.50 = 11,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.40/23,014.50 = 11,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.40x = 23,014.50 × 11,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.40x = 253,602,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,602,759.27/16,684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.99

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