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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.58, 23,246.61 and 11,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.58, 23,246.61 and 11,484.50 is: 15,836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.58 : 23,246.61 = 11,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.58/23,246.61 = 11,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.58x = 23,246.61 × 11,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.58x = 266,975,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,975,692.55/16,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,836.19

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