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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.44, 23,255.56 and 10,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.44, 23,255.56 and 10,881.02 is: 15,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.44 : 23,255.56 = 10,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.44/23,255.56 = 10,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.44x = 23,255.56 × 10,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.44x = 253,044,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,044,069.99/16,846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.63

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