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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.62, 23,014.77 and 11,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.62, 23,014.77 and 11,019.38 is: 15,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.62 : 23,014.77 = 11,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.62/23,014.77 = 11,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.62x = 23,014.77 × 11,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.62x = 253,608,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,608,496.24/16,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.14

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