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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.52, 23,082.12 and 11,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.52, 23,082.12 and 11,068.32 is: 15,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.52 : 23,082.12 = 11,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.52/23,082.12 = 11,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.52x = 23,082.12 × 11,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.52x = 255,480,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480,290.44/16,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.58

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