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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.57, 23,409.48 and 11,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.57, 23,409.48 and 11,301.74 is: 15,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.57 : 23,409.48 = 11,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.57/23,409.48 = 11,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.57x = 23,409.48 × 11,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.57x = 264,567,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,567,969.51/16,957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,601.76

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