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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.72, 23,404.16 and 11,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.72, 23,404.16 and 11,297.88 is: 15,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.72 : 23,404.16 = 11,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.72/23,404.16 = 11,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.72x = 23,404.16 × 11,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.72x = 264,417,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,417,391.18/16,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.42

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