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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.28, 23,038.14 and 11,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.28, 23,038.14 and 11,986.36 is: 16,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.28 : 23,038.14 = 11,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.28/23,038.14 = 11,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.28x = 23,038.14 × 11,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.28x = 276,143,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,143,439.77/16,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.36

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