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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.48, 23,071.08 and 11,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.48, 23,071.08 and 11,060.32 is: 15,256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.48 : 23,071.08 = 11,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.48/23,071.08 = 11,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.48x = 23,071.08 × 11,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.48x = 255,173,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,173,527.55/16,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.57

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