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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.96, 23,107.09 and 11,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.96, 23,107.09 and 11,076.82 is: 15,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.96 : 23,107.09 = 11,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.96/23,107.09 = 11,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.96x = 23,107.09 × 11,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.96x = 255,953,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,953,076.65/16,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,288.12

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