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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.76, 23,289.36 and 11,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.76, 23,289.36 and 11,223.48 is: 15,467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.76 : 23,289.36 = 11,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.76/23,289.36 = 11,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.76x = 23,289.36 × 11,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.76x = 261,387,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,387,666.17/16,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.86

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