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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.72, 23,292.54 and 11,576.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.72, 23,292.54 and 11,576.04 is: 15,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.72 : 23,292.54 = 11,576.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.72/23,292.54 = 11,576.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.72x = 23,292.54 × 11,576.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.72x = 269,635,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,635,374.74/16,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.08

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