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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.36, 23,447.70 and 11,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.36, 23,447.70 and 11,034.48 is: 15,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.36 : 23,447.70 = 11,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.36/23,447.70 = 11,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.36x = 23,447.70 × 11,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.36x = 258,733,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,733,176.70/16,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.75

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