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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.52, 23,068.32 and 11,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.52, 23,068.32 and 11,058.24 is: 15,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.52 : 23,068.32 = 11,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.52/23,068.32 = 11,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.52x = 23,068.32 × 11,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.52x = 255,095,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,095,018.96/16,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.67

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