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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.28, 23,063.43 and 11,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.28, 23,063.43 and 11,045.32 is: 15,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.28 : 23,063.43 = 11,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.28/23,063.43 = 11,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.28x = 23,063.43 × 11,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.28x = 254,742,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,742,964.65/16,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.69

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