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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.38, 23,112.55 and 11,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.38, 23,112.55 and 11,072.26 is: 15,280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.38 : 23,112.55 = 11,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.38/23,112.55 = 11,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.38x = 23,112.55 × 11,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.38x = 255,908,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,908,205.59/16,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.49

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