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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.36, 23,149.10 and 11,106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.36, 23,149.10 and 11,106.97 is: 15,334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.36 : 23,149.10 = 11,106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.36/23,149.10 = 11,106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.36x = 23,149.10 × 11,106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.36x = 257,116,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,116,329.12/16,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.34

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