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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.53, 22,335.86 and 11,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.53, 22,335.86 and 11,723.68 is: 16,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.53 : 22,335.86 = 11,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.53/22,335.86 = 11,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.53x = 22,335.86 × 11,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.53x = 261,858,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,858,304.87/16,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.59

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