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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.10, 23,105.17 and 11,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.10, 23,105.17 and 11,066.89 is: 15,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.10 : 23,105.17 = 11,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.10/23,105.17 = 11,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.10x = 23,105.17 × 11,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.10x = 255,702,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,702,319.49/16,742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.01

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