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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.96, 23,292.36 and 11,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.96, 23,292.36 and 11,211.18 is: 15,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.96 : 23,292.36 = 11,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.96/23,292.36 = 11,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.96x = 23,292.36 × 11,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.96x = 261,134,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,134,840.58/16,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.78

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