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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.43, 23,409.29 and 11,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.43, 23,409.29 and 11,301.60 is: 15,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.43 : 23,409.29 = 11,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.43/23,409.29 = 11,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.43x = 23,409.29 × 11,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.43x = 264,562,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,562,484.33/16,957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.57

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