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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.44, 23,035.80 and 11,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.44, 23,035.80 and 11,035.40 is: 15,223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.44 : 23,035.80 = 11,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.44/23,035.80 = 11,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.44x = 23,035.80 × 11,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.44x = 254,209,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,209,267.32/16,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.53

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