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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.46, 23,291.67 and 11,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.46, 23,291.67 and 11,210.68 is: 15,473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.46 : 23,291.67 = 11,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.46/23,291.67 = 11,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.46x = 23,291.67 × 11,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.46x = 261,115,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,115,459.04/16,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.09

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