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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.02, 23,265.69 and 11,560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.02, 23,265.69 and 11,560.34 is: 15,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.02 : 23,265.69 = 11,560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.02/23,265.69 = 11,560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.02x = 23,265.69 × 11,560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.02x = 268,959,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,959,286.73/16,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,938.31

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