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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.06, 23,444.34 and 11,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.06, 23,444.34 and 11,328.02 is: 15,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.06 : 23,444.34 = 11,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.06/23,444.34 = 11,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.06x = 23,444.34 × 11,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.06x = 265,577,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,577,952.41/16,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,635.97

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