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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.60, 23,069.26 and 11,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.60, 23,069.26 and 11,342.77 is: 15,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.60 : 23,069.26 = 11,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.60/23,069.26 = 11,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.60x = 23,069.26 × 11,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.60x = 261,669,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,669,202.95/16,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.45

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