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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.38, 23,222.52 and 11,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.38, 23,222.52 and 11,173.14 is: 15,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.38 : 23,222.52 = 11,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.38/23,222.52 = 11,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.38x = 23,222.52 × 11,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.38x = 259,468,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,468,467.11/16,840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,407.52

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