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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.52, 23,265.12 and 11,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.52, 23,265.12 and 11,194.24 is: 15,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.52 : 23,265.12 = 11,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.52/23,265.12 = 11,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.52x = 23,265.12 × 11,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.52x = 260,435,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,435,336.91/16,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.71

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