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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.64, 23,079.84 and 11,960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.64, 23,079.84 and 11,960.31 is: 16,488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.64 : 23,079.84 = 11,960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.64/23,079.84 = 11,960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.64x = 23,079.84 × 11,960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.64x = 276,041,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,041,953.02/16,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.35

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