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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.88, 23,181.57 and 11,130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.88, 23,181.57 and 11,130.95 is: 15,362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.88 : 23,181.57 = 11,130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.88/23,181.57 = 11,130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.88x = 23,181.57 × 11,130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.88x = 258,032,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,032,780.68/16,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.86

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