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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.52, 23,069.70 and 11,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.52, 23,069.70 and 11,059.24 is: 15,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.52 : 23,069.70 = 11,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.52/23,069.70 = 11,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.52x = 23,069.70 × 11,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.52x = 255,133,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,133,349.03/16,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.05

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