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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.14, 23,384.05 and 11,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.14, 23,384.05 and 11,277.11 is: 15,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.14 : 23,384.05 = 11,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.14/23,384.05 = 11,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.14x = 23,384.05 × 11,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.14x = 263,704,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,704,504.10/16,942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.01

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