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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.44, 23,179.62 and 11,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.44, 23,179.62 and 11,224.72 is: 15,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.44 : 23,179.62 = 11,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.44/23,179.62 = 11,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.44x = 23,179.62 × 11,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.44x = 260,184,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,184,744.21/16,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.61

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