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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.58, 23,386.50 and 11,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.58, 23,386.50 and 11,289.96 is: 15,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.58 : 23,386.50 = 11,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.58/23,386.50 = 11,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.58x = 23,386.50 × 11,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.58x = 264,032,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,032,649.54/16,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.78

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