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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.70, 23,117.94 and 11,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.70, 23,117.94 and 11,096.28 is: 15,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.70 : 23,117.94 = 11,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.70/23,117.94 = 11,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.70x = 23,117.94 × 11,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.70x = 256,523,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,523,135.26/16,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.26

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