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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.07, 23,418.24 and 11,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.07, 23,418.24 and 11,005.85 is: 15,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.07 : 23,418.24 = 11,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.07/23,418.24 = 11,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.07x = 23,418.24 × 11,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.07x = 257,737,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,737,636.70/16,969.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.67

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