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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.63, 23,094.22 and 11,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.63, 23,094.22 and 11,713.52 is: 16,169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.63 : 23,094.22 = 11,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.63/23,094.22 = 11,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.63x = 23,094.22 × 11,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.63x = 270,514,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,514,433.82/16,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,169.78

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