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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.52, 23,274.66 and 11,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.52, 23,274.66 and 11,566.84 is: 15,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.52 : 23,274.66 = 11,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.52/23,274.66 = 11,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.52x = 23,274.66 × 11,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.52x = 269,214,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,214,268.27/16,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.28

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