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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.94, 23,040.48 and 11,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.94, 23,040.48 and 11,388.34 is: 15,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.94 : 23,040.48 = 11,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.94/23,040.48 = 11,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.94x = 23,040.48 × 11,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.94x = 262,392,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,392,820.00/16,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.32

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