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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.14, 23,278.46 and 11,569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.14, 23,278.46 and 11,569.73 is: 15,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.14 : 23,278.46 = 11,569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.14/23,278.46 = 11,569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.14x = 23,278.46 × 11,569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.14x = 269,325,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,325,322.77/16,884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,951.38

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