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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.09, 23,350.28 and 11,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.09, 23,350.28 and 11,244.96 is: 15,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.09 : 23,350.28 = 11,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.09/23,350.28 = 11,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.09x = 23,350.28 × 11,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.09x = 262,572,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,572,908.36/16,920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.41

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