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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.44, 23,033.04 and 11,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.44, 23,033.04 and 11,033.40 is: 15,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.44 : 23,033.04 = 11,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.44/23,033.04 = 11,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.44x = 23,033.04 × 11,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.44x = 254,132,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132,743.54/16,696.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.77

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