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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.94, 23,344.72 and 11,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.94, 23,344.72 and 11,255.70 is: 15,537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.94 : 23,344.72 = 11,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.94/23,344.72 = 11,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.94x = 23,344.72 × 11,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.94x = 262,761,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,761,164.90/16,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.94

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