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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.42, 23,322.87 and 11,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.42, 23,322.87 and 11,246.46 is: 15,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.42 : 23,322.87 = 11,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.42/23,322.87 = 11,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.42x = 23,322.87 × 11,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.42x = 262,299,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,299,724.54/16,911.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.21

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