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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.14, 23,290.74 and 11,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.14, 23,290.74 and 11,572.74 is: 15,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.14 : 23,290.74 = 11,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.14/23,290.74 = 11,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.14x = 23,290.74 × 11,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.14x = 269,537,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,537,678.43/16,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.20

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