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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,721.72, 23,061.02 and 11,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,721.72, 23,061.02 and 11,062.25 is: 15,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,721.72 : 23,061.02 = 11,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,721.72/23,061.02 = 11,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,721.72x = 23,061.02 × 11,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,721.72x = 255,106,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,106,768.50/16,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.01

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