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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.76, 23,296.26 and 11,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.76, 23,296.26 and 11,228.48 is: 15,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.76 : 23,296.26 = 11,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.76/23,296.26 = 11,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.76x = 23,296.26 × 11,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.76x = 261,581,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,581,589.48/16,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,474.76

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