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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.62, 23,469.45 and 11,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.62, 23,469.45 and 11,318.03 is: 15,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.62 : 23,469.45 = 11,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.62/23,469.45 = 11,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.62x = 23,469.45 × 11,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.62x = 265,627,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,627,867.40/16,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.96

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