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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.38, 23,215.62 and 11,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.38, 23,215.62 and 11,168.14 is: 15,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.38 : 23,215.62 = 11,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.38/23,215.62 = 11,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.38x = 23,215.62 × 11,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.38x = 259,275,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,275,294.35/16,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.62

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