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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.87, 23,151.83 and 11,100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.87, 23,151.83 and 11,100.83 is: 15,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.87 : 23,151.83 = 11,100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.87/23,151.83 = 11,100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.87x = 23,151.83 × 11,100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.87x = 257,004,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,004,357.76/16,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.89

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