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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.64, 23,399.09 and 11,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.64, 23,399.09 and 11,266.56 is: 15,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.64 : 23,399.09 = 11,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.64/23,399.09 = 11,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.64x = 23,399.09 × 11,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.64x = 263,627,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,627,251.43/16,941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.91

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