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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.49, 23,453.97 and 11,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.49, 23,453.97 and 11,027.40 is: 15,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.49 : 23,453.97 = 11,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.49/23,453.97 = 11,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.49x = 23,453.97 × 11,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.49x = 258,636,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,636,308.78/16,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.90

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