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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.07, 23,074.40 and 11,148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.07, 23,074.40 and 11,148.35 is: 15,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.07 : 23,074.40 = 11,148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.07/23,074.40 = 11,148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.07x = 23,074.40 × 11,148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.07x = 257,241,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,241,399.74/16,747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.39

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