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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.96, 23,038.58 and 11,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.96, 23,038.58 and 11,036.76 is: 15,224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.96 : 23,038.58 = 11,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.96/23,038.58 = 11,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.96x = 23,038.58 × 11,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.96x = 254,271,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,271,278.20/16,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.04

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