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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.08, 23,323.08 and 11,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.08, 23,323.08 and 11,597.52 is: 15,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.08 : 23,323.08 = 11,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.08/23,323.08 = 11,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.08x = 23,323.08 × 11,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.08x = 270,489,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,489,886.76/16,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.89

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