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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.74, 23,368.26 and 11,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.74, 23,368.26 and 11,271.90 is: 15,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.74 : 23,368.26 = 11,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.74/23,368.26 = 11,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.74x = 23,368.26 × 11,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.74x = 263,404,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,404,689.89/16,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.53

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