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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.76, 23,221.44 and 11,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.76, 23,221.44 and 11,256.96 is: 15,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.76 : 23,221.44 = 11,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.76/23,221.44 = 11,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.76x = 23,221.44 × 11,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.76x = 261,402,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,402,821.22/16,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.18

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