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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.89, 23,112.95 and 11,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.89, 23,112.95 and 11,444.49 is: 15,799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.89 : 23,112.95 = 11,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.89/23,112.95 = 11,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.89x = 23,112.95 × 11,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.89x = 264,515,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,515,867.92/16,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.64

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