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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.67, 23,146.76 and 11,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.67, 23,146.76 and 11,105.24 is: 15,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.67 : 23,146.76 = 11,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.67/23,146.76 = 11,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.67x = 23,146.76 × 11,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.67x = 257,050,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,050,237.05/16,765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.94

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