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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.96, 23,130.60 and 11,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.96, 23,130.60 and 11,093.82 is: 15,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.96 : 23,130.60 = 11,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.96/23,130.60 = 11,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.96x = 23,130.60 × 11,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.96x = 256,606,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,606,712.89/16,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.61

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