Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.48, 23,310 and 11,309.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,896.48, 23,310 and 11,309.28 is: 15,602.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,896.48 : 23,310 = 11,309.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,896.48/23,310 = 11,309.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,896.48x = 23,310 × 11,309.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,896.48x = 263,619,316.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,619,316.80/16,896.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,602.03
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