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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.46, 23,117.46 and 11,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.46, 23,117.46 and 11,084.32 is: 15,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.46 : 23,117.46 = 11,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.46/23,117.46 = 11,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.46x = 23,117.46 × 11,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.46x = 256,241,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,241,324.23/16,749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,298.48

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