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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.82, 23,209.29 and 11,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.82, 23,209.29 and 11,242.02 is: 15,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.82 : 23,209.29 = 11,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.82/23,209.29 = 11,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.82x = 23,209.29 × 11,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.82x = 260,919,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,919,302.37/16,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,517.22

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