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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770, 23,152.32 and 11,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770, 23,152.32 and 11,190.72 is: 15,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770 : 23,152.32 = 11,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770/23,152.32 = 11,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770x = 23,152.32 × 11,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770x = 259,091,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,091,130.47/16,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.68

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