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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.30, 23,047.61 and 11,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.30, 23,047.61 and 11,037.08 is: 15,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.30 : 23,047.61 = 11,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.30/23,047.61 = 11,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.30x = 23,047.61 × 11,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.30x = 254,378,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,378,317.81/16,697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.70

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