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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.56, 23,266.02 and 11,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.56, 23,266.02 and 11,544.68 is: 15,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.56 : 23,266.02 = 11,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.56/23,266.02 = 11,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.56x = 23,266.02 × 11,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.56x = 268,598,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,598,755.77/16,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.10

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