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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.70, 23,312.59 and 11,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.70, 23,312.59 and 11,217.67 is: 15,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.70 : 23,312.59 = 11,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.70/23,312.59 = 11,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.70x = 23,312.59 × 11,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.70x = 261,512,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,512,811.43/16,892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.81

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