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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.19, 23,252.67 and 11,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.19, 23,252.67 and 11,548.98 is: 15,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.19 : 23,252.67 = 11,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.19/23,252.67 = 11,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.19x = 23,252.67 × 11,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.19x = 268,544,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,544,620.78/16,847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.02

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