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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.76, 23,266.44 and 11,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.76, 23,266.44 and 11,410.74 is: 15,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.76 : 23,266.44 = 11,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.76/23,266.44 = 11,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.76x = 23,266.44 × 11,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.76x = 265,487,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,487,297.57/16,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,735.60

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