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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.45, 23,177.09 and 11,140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.45, 23,177.09 and 11,140.23 is: 15,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.45 : 23,177.09 = 11,140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.45/23,177.09 = 11,140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.45x = 23,177.09 × 11,140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.45x = 258,198,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,198,113.33/16,807.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.12

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