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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.28, 23,057.91 and 11,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.28, 23,057.91 and 11,041.32 is: 15,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.28 : 23,057.91 = 11,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.28/23,057.91 = 11,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.28x = 23,057.91 × 11,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.28x = 254,589,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,589,762.84/16,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.17

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