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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.54, 23,226.84 and 11,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.54, 23,226.84 and 11,452.38 is: 15,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.54 : 23,226.84 = 11,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.54/23,226.84 = 11,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.54x = 23,226.84 × 11,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.54x = 266,002,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,002,597.88/16,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.12

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