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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.72, 23,450.70 and 11,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.72, 23,450.70 and 11,327.94 is: 15,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.72 : 23,450.70 = 11,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.72/23,450.70 = 11,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.72x = 23,450.70 × 11,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.72x = 265,648,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,648,101.32/16,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.54

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