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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.08, 23,425.32 and 11,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.08, 23,425.32 and 11,313.24 is: 15,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.08 : 23,425.32 = 11,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.08/23,425.32 = 11,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.08x = 23,425.32 × 11,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.08x = 265,016,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,016,267.24/16,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.60

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