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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.52, 23,190.72 and 11,137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.52, 23,190.72 and 11,137.57 is: 15,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.52 : 23,190.72 = 11,137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.52/23,190.72 = 11,137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.52x = 23,190.72 × 11,137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.52x = 258,288,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,288,267.35/16,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.00

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