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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.84, 23,187.82 and 11,138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.84, 23,187.82 and 11,138.22 is: 15,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.84 : 23,187.82 = 11,138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.84/23,187.82 = 11,138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.84x = 23,187.82 × 11,138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.84x = 258,271,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,271,079.80/16,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.09

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