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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.14, 23,414.49 and 11,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.14, 23,414.49 and 11,566.33 is: 15,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.14 : 23,414.49 = 11,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.14/23,414.49 = 11,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.14x = 23,414.49 × 11,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.14x = 270,819,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,819,718.12/16,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.61

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