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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.92, 23,241.84 and 11,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.92, 23,241.84 and 11,541.32 is: 15,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.92 : 23,241.84 = 11,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.92/23,241.84 = 11,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.92x = 23,241.84 × 11,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.92x = 268,241,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,241,512.83/16,854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.73

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