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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.46, 23,065.26 and 11,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.46, 23,065.26 and 11,688.83 is: 16,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.46 : 23,065.26 = 11,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.46/23,065.26 = 11,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.46x = 23,065.26 × 11,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.46x = 269,605,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,605,787.72/16,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,118.53

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