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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.28, 23,062.05 and 11,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.28, 23,062.05 and 11,044.32 is: 15,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.28 : 23,062.05 = 11,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.28/23,062.05 = 11,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.28x = 23,062.05 × 11,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.28x = 254,704,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,704,660.06/16,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.31

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