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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.39, 22,923.80 and 10,948.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.39, 22,923.80 and 10,948.35 is: 15,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.39 : 22,923.80 = 10,948.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.39/22,923.80 = 10,948.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.39x = 22,923.80 × 10,948.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.39x = 250,977,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,977,785.73/16,605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.24

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