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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.76, 23,335.89 and 11,611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.76, 23,335.89 and 11,611.35 is: 16,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.76 : 23,335.89 = 11,611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.76/23,335.89 = 11,611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.76x = 23,335.89 × 11,611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.76x = 270,961,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,961,186.35/16,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.80

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