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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.81, 23,442.62 and 11,326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.81, 23,442.62 and 11,326.77 is: 15,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.81 : 23,442.62 = 11,326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.81/23,442.62 = 11,326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.81x = 23,442.62 × 11,326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.81x = 265,529,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,529,108.30/16,983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,634.25

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