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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.70, 23,279.23 and 11,570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.70, 23,279.23 and 11,570.29 is: 15,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.70 : 23,279.23 = 11,570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.70/23,279.23 = 11,570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.70x = 23,279.23 × 11,570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.70x = 269,347,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,347,398.34/16,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.16

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