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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.12, 23,247.12 and 10,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.12, 23,247.12 and 10,881.04 is: 15,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.12 : 23,247.12 = 10,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.12/23,247.12 = 10,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.12x = 23,247.12 × 10,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.12x = 252,952,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,952,842.60/16,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.82

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