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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.62, 23,056.30 and 11,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.62, 23,056.30 and 11,340.92 is: 15,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.62 : 23,056.30 = 11,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.62/23,056.30 = 11,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.62x = 23,056.30 × 11,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.62x = 261,479,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,479,653.80/16,694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.51

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