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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.08, 23,245.92 and 11,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.08, 23,245.92 and 11,484 is: 15,835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.08 : 23,245.92 = 11,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.08/23,245.92 = 11,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.08x = 23,245.92 × 11,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.08x = 266,956,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,956,145.28/16,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.50

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