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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.66, 23,246.84 and 11,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.66, 23,246.84 and 11,181.14 is: 15,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.66 : 23,246.84 = 11,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.66/23,246.84 = 11,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.66x = 23,246.84 × 11,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.66x = 259,926,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,926,172.60/16,838.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.27

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