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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.62, 23,473.58 and 11,321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.62, 23,473.58 and 11,321.02 is: 15,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.62 : 23,473.58 = 11,321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.62/23,473.58 = 11,321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.62x = 23,473.58 × 11,321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.62x = 265,744,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,744,868.65/16,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.08

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