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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.27, 23,337.35 and 11,450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.27, 23,337.35 and 11,450.23 is: 15,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.27 : 23,337.35 = 11,450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.27/23,337.35 = 11,450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.27x = 23,337.35 × 11,450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.27x = 267,218,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,218,025.09/16,912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.25

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