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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,959.93, 23,392.50 and 11,210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,959.93, 23,392.50 and 11,210.71 is: 15,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,959.93 : 23,392.50 = 11,210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,959.93/23,392.50 = 11,210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,959.93x = 23,392.50 × 11,210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,959.93x = 262,246,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,246,533.68/16,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.71

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