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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.69, 23,253.36 and 11,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.69, 23,253.36 and 11,549.48 is: 15,940.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.69 : 23,253.36 = 11,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.69/23,253.36 = 11,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.69x = 23,253.36 × 11,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.69x = 268,564,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,564,216.25/16,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.71

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