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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.56, 23,418.32 and 11,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.56, 23,418.32 and 11,007.52 is: 15,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.56 : 23,418.32 = 11,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.56/23,418.32 = 11,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.56x = 23,418.32 × 11,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.56x = 257,777,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,777,625.77/16,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,178.96

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