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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.07, 23,275.61 and 11,567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.07, 23,275.61 and 11,567.66 is: 15,948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.07 : 23,275.61 = 11,567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.07/23,275.61 = 11,567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.07x = 23,275.61 × 11,567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.07x = 269,244,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,244,386.50/16,882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.54

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