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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.06, 23,436.72 and 11,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.06, 23,436.72 and 11,022.60 is: 15,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.06 : 23,436.72 = 11,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.06/23,436.72 = 11,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.06x = 23,436.72 × 11,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.06x = 258,333,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,333,589.87/16,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.88

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