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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.37, 23,140.35 and 10,811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.37, 23,140.35 and 10,811.44 is: 14,920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.37 : 23,140.35 = 10,811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.37/23,140.35 = 10,811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.37x = 23,140.35 × 10,811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.37x = 250,180,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,180,505.60/16,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.68

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