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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.96, 23,314.44 and 11,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.96, 23,314.44 and 11,227.18 is: 15,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.96 : 23,314.44 = 11,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.96/23,314.44 = 11,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.96x = 23,314.44 × 11,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.96x = 261,755,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,755,414.48/16,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.86

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