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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.97, 23,256.61 and 11,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.97, 23,256.61 and 11,199.70 is: 15,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.97 : 23,256.61 = 11,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.97/23,256.61 = 11,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.97x = 23,256.61 × 11,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.97x = 260,467,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,467,055.02/16,874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.11

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