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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.46, 23,262.69 and 11,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.46, 23,262.69 and 11,189.68 is: 15,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.46 : 23,262.69 = 11,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.46/23,262.69 = 11,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.46x = 23,262.69 × 11,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.46x = 260,302,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,302,057.04/16,854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.11

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