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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.42, 23,074.47 and 11,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.42, 23,074.47 and 11,063.25 is: 15,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.42 : 23,074.47 = 11,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.42/23,074.47 = 11,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.42x = 23,074.47 × 11,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.42x = 255,278,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,278,630.23/16,725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.91

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