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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.48, 23,073.84 and 11,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.48, 23,073.84 and 11,062.32 is: 15,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.48 : 23,073.84 = 11,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.48/23,073.84 = 11,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.48x = 23,073.84 × 11,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.48x = 255,250,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,250,201.71/16,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.33

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