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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.57, 23,084.39 and 11,353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.57, 23,084.39 and 11,353.74 is: 15,665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.57 : 23,084.39 = 11,353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.57/23,084.39 = 11,353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.57x = 23,084.39 × 11,353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.57x = 262,094,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,094,103.94/16,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.58

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