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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.27, 23,335.97 and 11,449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.27, 23,335.97 and 11,449.23 is: 15,798.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.27 : 23,335.97 = 11,449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.27/23,335.97 = 11,449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.27x = 23,335.97 × 11,449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.27x = 267,178,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,178,890.41/16,911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.86

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