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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.62, 23,418.81 and 11,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.62, 23,418.81 and 11,005.54 is: 15,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.62 : 23,418.81 = 11,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.62/23,418.81 = 11,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.62x = 23,418.81 × 11,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.62x = 257,736,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,736,650.21/16,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.54

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