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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.89, 23,383.71 and 11,276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.89, 23,383.71 and 11,276.87 is: 15,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.89 : 23,383.71 = 11,276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.89/23,383.71 = 11,276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.89x = 23,383.71 × 11,276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.89x = 263,694,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,694,940.87/16,941.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.68

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