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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.43, 23,241.18 and 11,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.43, 23,241.18 and 11,176.81 is: 15,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.43 : 23,241.18 = 11,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.43/23,241.18 = 11,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.43x = 23,241.18 × 11,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.43x = 259,762,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,762,253.04/16,834.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.42

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