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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.60, 23,337.96 and 11,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.60, 23,337.96 and 11,244.46 is: 15,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.60 : 23,337.96 = 11,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.60/23,337.96 = 11,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.60x = 23,337.96 × 11,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.60x = 262,422,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,422,757.70/16,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.16

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