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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.32, 23,316.52 and 11,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.32, 23,316.52 and 11,237.88 is: 15,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.32 : 23,316.52 = 11,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.32/23,316.52 = 11,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.32x = 23,316.52 × 11,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.32x = 262,028,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,028,253.78/16,893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.76

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