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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.28, 23,152.44 and 11,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.28, 23,152.44 and 11,466.16 is: 15,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.28 : 23,152.44 = 11,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.28/23,152.44 = 11,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.28x = 23,152.44 × 11,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.28x = 265,469,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,469,581.43/16,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.93

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