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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.23, 23,180.63 and 11,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.23, 23,180.63 and 11,119.97 is: 15,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.23 : 23,180.63 = 11,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.23/23,180.63 = 11,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.23x = 23,180.63 × 11,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.23x = 257,767,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,767,738.68/16,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.68

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