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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.91, 23,256.21 and 10,881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.91, 23,256.21 and 10,881.49 is: 15,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.91 : 23,256.21 = 10,881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.91/23,256.21 = 10,881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.91x = 23,256.21 × 10,881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.91x = 253,062,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,062,286.43/16,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.29

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