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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.77, 23,338.04 and 11,450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.77, 23,338.04 and 11,450.73 is: 15,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.77 : 23,338.04 = 11,450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.77/23,338.04 = 11,450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.77x = 23,338.04 × 11,450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.77x = 267,237,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,237,594.77/16,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.94

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