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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.86, 23,444.25 and 11,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.86, 23,444.25 and 11,031.98 is: 15,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.86 : 23,444.25 = 11,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.86/23,444.25 = 11,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.86x = 23,444.25 × 11,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.86x = 258,636,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,636,497.12/16,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.30

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