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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.46, 23,111.94 and 11,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.46, 23,111.94 and 11,080.32 is: 15,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.46 : 23,111.94 = 11,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.46/23,111.94 = 11,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.46x = 23,111.94 × 11,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.46x = 256,087,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087,691.02/16,745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.96

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