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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.15, 23,449.92 and 11,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.15, 23,449.92 and 11,327.38 is: 15,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.15 : 23,449.92 = 11,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.15/23,449.92 = 11,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.15x = 23,449.92 × 11,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.15x = 265,626,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,626,117.42/16,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.76

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