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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.54, 23,196.48 and 11,430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.54, 23,196.48 and 11,430.38 is: 15,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.54 : 23,196.48 = 11,430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.54/23,196.48 = 11,430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.54x = 23,196.48 × 11,430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.54x = 265,144,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,144,581.06/16,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,768.77

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