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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708, 23,050.68 and 11,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708, 23,050.68 and 11,045.44 is: 15,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708 : 23,050.68 = 11,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708/23,050.68 = 11,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708x = 23,050.68 × 11,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708x = 254,604,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,604,902.90/16,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.50

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