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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.46, 23,106.40 and 11,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.46, 23,106.40 and 11,076.32 is: 15,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.46 : 23,106.40 = 11,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.46/23,106.40 = 11,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.46x = 23,106.40 × 11,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.46x = 255,933,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,933,880.45/16,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.43

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