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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.60, 23,104.47 and 11,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.60, 23,104.47 and 11,066.39 is: 15,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.60 : 23,104.47 = 11,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.60/23,104.47 = 11,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.60x = 23,104.47 × 11,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.60x = 255,683,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,683,088.38/16,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.32

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