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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.97, 23,150.18 and 11,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.97, 23,150.18 and 11,182.97 is: 15,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.97 : 23,150.18 = 11,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.97/23,150.18 = 11,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.97x = 23,150.18 × 11,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.97x = 258,887,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,887,770.40/16,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.74

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