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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.10, 23,297.67 and 11,298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.10, 23,297.67 and 11,298.30 is: 15,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.10 : 23,297.67 = 11,298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.10/23,297.67 = 11,298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.10x = 23,297.67 × 11,298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.10x = 263,224,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,224,064.96/16,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.07

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