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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.62, 23,447.16 and 11,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.62, 23,447.16 and 11,030.16 is: 15,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.62 : 23,447.16 = 11,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.62/23,447.16 = 11,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.62x = 23,447.16 × 11,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.62x = 258,625,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,625,926.35/16,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.32

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