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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.96, 23,079.44 and 11,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.96, 23,079.44 and 11,350.16 is: 15,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.96 : 23,079.44 = 11,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.96/23,079.44 = 11,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.96x = 23,079.44 × 11,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.96x = 261,955,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,955,336.71/16,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.67

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