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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.65, 23,240.10 and 11,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.65, 23,240.10 and 11,176.03 is: 15,429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.65 : 23,240.10 = 11,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.65/23,240.10 = 11,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.65x = 23,240.10 × 11,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.65x = 259,731,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,731,998.92/16,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.34

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