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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.23, 23,183.39 and 11,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.23, 23,183.39 and 11,121.97 is: 15,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.23 : 23,183.39 = 11,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.23/23,183.39 = 11,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.23x = 23,183.39 × 11,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.23x = 257,844,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,844,968.08/16,797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.45

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