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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695, 23,032.71 and 11,032.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695, 23,032.71 and 11,032.47 is: 15,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695 : 23,032.71 = 11,032.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695/23,032.71 = 11,032.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695x = 23,032.71 × 11,032.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695x = 254,107,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,107,682.09/16,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.59

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