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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707, 23,049.30 and 11,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707, 23,049.30 and 11,044.44 is: 15,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707 : 23,049.30 = 11,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707/23,049.30 = 11,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707x = 23,049.30 × 11,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707x = 254,566,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,566,610.89/16,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.12

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