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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.52, 23,289.81 and 11,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.52, 23,289.81 and 11,577.84 is: 15,962.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.52 : 23,289.81 = 11,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.52/23,289.81 = 11,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.52x = 23,289.81 × 11,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.52x = 269,645,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,645,693.81/16,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.43

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