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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.14, 23,382.67 and 11,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.14, 23,382.67 and 11,276.11 is: 15,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.14 : 23,382.67 = 11,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.14/23,382.67 = 11,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.14x = 23,382.67 × 11,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.14x = 263,665,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,665,472.37/16,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.63

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