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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.80, 23,287.14 and 11,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.80, 23,287.14 and 11,210.04 is: 15,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.80 : 23,287.14 = 11,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.80/23,287.14 = 11,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.80x = 23,287.14 × 11,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.80x = 261,049,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,049,770.89/16,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.22

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