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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,721.46, 23,065.56 and 11,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,721.46, 23,065.56 and 11,056.32 is: 15,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,721.46 : 23,065.56 = 11,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,721.46/23,065.56 = 11,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,721.46x = 23,065.56 × 11,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,721.46x = 255,020,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,020,212.34/16,721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.07

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