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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.97, 23,262.53 and 11,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.97, 23,262.53 and 11,554.29 is: 15,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.97 : 23,262.53 = 11,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.97/23,262.53 = 11,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.97x = 23,262.53 × 11,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.97x = 268,781,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,781,959.98/16,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.06

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