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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.21, 23,399.47 and 11,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.21, 23,399.47 and 11,301.40 is: 15,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.21 : 23,399.47 = 11,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.21/23,399.47 = 11,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.21x = 23,399.47 × 11,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.21x = 264,446,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,446,770.26/16,958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.03

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