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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.96, 23,289.60 and 11,209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.96, 23,289.60 and 11,209.18 is: 15,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.96 : 23,289.60 = 11,209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.96/23,289.60 = 11,209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.96x = 23,289.60 × 11,209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.96x = 261,057,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,057,318.53/16,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,471.02

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