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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.27, 23,338.73 and 11,451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.27, 23,338.73 and 11,451.23 is: 15,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.27 : 23,338.73 = 11,451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.27/23,338.73 = 11,451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.27x = 23,338.73 × 11,451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.27x = 267,257,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,257,165.14/16,913.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.63

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