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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.52, 23,335.48 and 11,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.52, 23,335.48 and 11,253.04 is: 15,523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.52 : 23,335.48 = 11,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.52/23,335.48 = 11,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.52x = 23,335.48 × 11,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.52x = 262,595,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,595,089.86/16,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,523.91

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