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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.72, 23,398.64 and 11,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.72, 23,398.64 and 11,293.88 is: 15,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.72 : 23,398.64 = 11,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.72/23,398.64 = 11,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.72x = 23,398.64 × 11,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.72x = 264,261,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,261,432.32/16,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.90

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