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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.73, 23,001.71 and 11,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.73, 23,001.71 and 11,291.81 is: 15,582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.73 : 23,001.71 = 11,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.73/23,001.71 = 11,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.73x = 23,001.71 × 11,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.73x = 259,731,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,731,002.77/16,667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.87

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