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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.29, 23,279.90 and 10,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.29, 23,279.90 and 10,911.33 is: 15,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.29 : 23,279.90 = 10,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.29/23,279.90 = 10,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.29x = 23,279.90 × 10,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.29x = 254,014,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,014,616.71/16,869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.82

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