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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.20, 23,421.38 and 11,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.20, 23,421.38 and 11,310.38 is: 15,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.20 : 23,421.38 = 11,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.20/23,421.38 = 11,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.20x = 23,421.38 × 11,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.20x = 264,904,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,904,534.27/16,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.66

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