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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.04, 23,049.36 and 11,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.04, 23,049.36 and 11,035.20 is: 15,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.04 : 23,049.36 = 11,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.04/23,049.36 = 11,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.04x = 23,049.36 × 11,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.04x = 254,354,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,354,297.47/16,697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.50

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