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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.52, 23,304.99 and 11,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.52, 23,304.99 and 11,588.84 is: 15,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.52 : 23,304.99 = 11,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.52/23,304.99 = 11,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.52x = 23,304.99 × 11,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.52x = 270,077,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,077,800.31/16,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.61

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