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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.45, 23,021.24 and 11,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.45, 23,021.24 and 11,322.24 is: 15,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.45 : 23,021.24 = 11,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.45/23,021.24 = 11,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.45x = 23,021.24 × 11,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.45x = 260,651,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,651,947.77/16,701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.55

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