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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.96, 23,141.64 and 11,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.96, 23,141.64 and 11,101.84 is: 15,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.96 : 23,141.64 = 11,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.96/23,141.64 = 11,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.96x = 23,141.64 × 11,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.96x = 256,914,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,914,784.62/16,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,322.68

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