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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.93, 23,341.95 and 11,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.93, 23,341.95 and 11,253.69 is: 15,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.93 : 23,341.95 = 11,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.93/23,341.95 = 11,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.93x = 23,341.95 × 11,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.93x = 262,683,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,683,069.30/16,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.17

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