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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.31, 23,314.79 and 11,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.31, 23,314.79 and 11,219.27 is: 15,483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.31 : 23,314.79 = 11,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.31/23,314.79 = 11,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.31x = 23,314.79 × 11,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.31x = 261,574,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,574,751.33/16,894.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.01

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