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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.92, 23,106.48 and 11,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.92, 23,106.48 and 11,444.96 is: 15,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.92 : 23,106.48 = 11,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.92/23,106.48 = 11,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.92x = 23,106.48 × 11,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.92x = 264,452,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452,739.34/16,749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.30

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