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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.41, 23,202.27 and 11,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.41, 23,202.27 and 11,137.34 is: 15,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.41 : 23,202.27 = 11,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.41/23,202.27 = 11,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.41x = 23,202.27 × 11,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.41x = 258,411,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,411,627.77/16,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,370.30

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