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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.48, 23,085.84 and 11,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.48, 23,085.84 and 11,068.08 is: 15,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.48 : 23,085.84 = 11,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.48/23,085.84 = 11,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.48x = 23,085.84 × 11,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.48x = 255,515,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,515,923.99/16,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.31

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