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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.92, 23,095.44 and 11,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.92, 23,095.44 and 11,436.96 is: 15,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.92 : 23,095.44 = 11,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.92/23,095.44 = 11,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.92x = 23,095.44 × 11,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.92x = 264,141,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,141,623.46/16,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,777.26

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