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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.76, 23,331.36 and 11,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.76, 23,331.36 and 11,541.92 is: 15,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.76 : 23,331.36 = 11,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.76/23,331.36 = 11,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.76x = 23,331.36 × 11,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.76x = 269,288,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,288,690.61/16,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.58

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