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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.58, 23,387.88 and 11,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.58, 23,387.88 and 11,290.96 is: 15,576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.58 : 23,387.88 = 11,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.58/23,387.88 = 11,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.58x = 23,387.88 × 11,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.58x = 264,071,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,071,617.56/16,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,576.16

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