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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.54, 23,336.87 and 11,254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.54, 23,336.87 and 11,254.05 is: 15,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.54 : 23,336.87 = 11,254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.54/23,336.87 = 11,254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.54x = 23,336.87 × 11,254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.54x = 262,634,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634,245.55/16,916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.30

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