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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.33, 23,349.85 and 11,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.33, 23,349.85 and 11,265.94 is: 15,527.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.33 : 23,349.85 = 11,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.33/23,349.85 = 11,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.33x = 23,349.85 × 11,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.33x = 263,057,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,057,918.40/16,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.58

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