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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.44, 23,365.28 and 11,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.44, 23,365.28 and 11,269.60 is: 15,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.44 : 23,365.28 = 11,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.44/23,365.28 = 11,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.44x = 23,365.28 × 11,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.44x = 263,317,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,317,359.49/16,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.49

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