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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.76, 23,373.80 and 11,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.76, 23,373.80 and 11,275.92 is: 15,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.76 : 23,373.80 = 11,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.76/23,373.80 = 11,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.76x = 23,373.80 × 11,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.76x = 263,561,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,561,098.90/16,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.08

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