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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.70, 23,419.31 and 11,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.70, 23,419.31 and 11,308.88 is: 15,611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.70 : 23,419.31 = 11,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.70/23,419.31 = 11,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.70x = 23,419.31 × 11,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.70x = 264,845,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,845,992.83/16,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,611.59

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