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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.46, 23,116.08 and 11,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.46, 23,116.08 and 11,083.32 is: 15,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.46 : 23,116.08 = 11,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.46/23,116.08 = 11,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.46x = 23,116.08 × 11,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.46x = 256,202,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,202,911.79/16,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.10

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