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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.41, 23,257.59 and 11,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.41, 23,257.59 and 11,188.92 is: 15,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.41 : 23,257.59 = 11,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.41/23,257.59 = 11,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.41x = 23,257.59 × 11,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.41x = 260,227,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,227,313.90/16,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.05

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