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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.52, 23,441.58 and 11,018.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.52, 23,441.58 and 11,018.43 is: 15,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.52 : 23,441.58 = 11,018.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.52/23,441.58 = 11,018.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.52x = 23,441.58 × 11,018.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.52x = 258,289,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,289,408.32/16,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.51

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