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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.87, 23,094.02 and 11,363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.87, 23,094.02 and 11,363.27 is: 15,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.87 : 23,094.02 = 11,363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.87/23,094.02 = 11,363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.87x = 23,094.02 × 11,363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.87x = 262,423,412.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,423,412.36/16,731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,684.05

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