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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.42, 23,109.84 and 11,070.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.42, 23,109.84 and 11,070.33 is: 15,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.42 : 23,109.84 = 11,070.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.42/23,109.84 = 11,070.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.42x = 23,109.84 × 11,070.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.42x = 255,833,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,833,555.05/16,745.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.82

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