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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.92, 23,455.68 and 11,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.92, 23,455.68 and 11,026.88 is: 15,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.92 : 23,455.68 = 11,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.92/23,455.68 = 11,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.92x = 23,455.68 × 11,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.92x = 258,642,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,642,968.68/16,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.32

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