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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.96, 23,341.92 and 11,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.96, 23,341.92 and 11,253.72 is: 15,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.96 : 23,341.92 = 11,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.96/23,341.92 = 11,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.96x = 23,341.92 × 11,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.96x = 262,683,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,683,431.94/16,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.16

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