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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.56, 23,452.55 and 11,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.56, 23,452.55 and 11,035.18 is: 15,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.56 : 23,452.55 = 11,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.56/23,452.55 = 11,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.56x = 23,452.55 × 11,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.56x = 258,803,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,803,055.53/16,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.76

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