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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.08, 23,247.30 and 11,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.08, 23,247.30 and 11,485 is: 15,836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.08 : 23,247.30 = 11,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.08/23,247.30 = 11,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.08x = 23,247.30 × 11,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.08x = 266,995,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,995,240.50/16,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,836.88

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