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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.93, 23,152.34 and 11,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.93, 23,152.34 and 11,761.25 is: 16,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.93 : 23,152.34 = 11,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.93/23,152.34 = 11,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.93x = 23,152.34 × 11,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.93x = 272,300,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,300,400.02/16,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.64

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