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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.94, 23,047.38 and 11,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.94, 23,047.38 and 11,393.34 is: 15,717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.94 : 23,047.38 = 11,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.94/23,047.38 = 11,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.94x = 23,047.38 × 11,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.94x = 262,586,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,586,636.45/16,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,717.22

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