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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.94, 23,414.14 and 11,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.94, 23,414.14 and 11,305.12 is: 15,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.94 : 23,414.14 = 11,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.94/23,414.14 = 11,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.94x = 23,414.14 × 11,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.94x = 264,699,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,699,630.10/16,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.42

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