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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.66, 23,065.33 and 11,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.66, 23,065.33 and 11,046.70 is: 15,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.66 : 23,065.33 = 11,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.66/23,065.33 = 11,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.66x = 23,065.33 × 11,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.66x = 254,795,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,795,665.58/16,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.58

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