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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.27, 23,049.62 and 11,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.27, 23,049.62 and 11,035.32 is: 15,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.27 : 23,049.62 = 11,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.27/23,049.62 = 11,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.27x = 23,049.62 × 11,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.27x = 254,359,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,359,877.40/16,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.89

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