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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.33, 23,351.23 and 11,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.33, 23,351.23 and 11,266.94 is: 15,528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.33 : 23,351.23 = 11,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.33/23,351.23 = 11,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.33x = 23,351.23 × 11,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.33x = 263,096,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,096,907.34/16,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.97

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