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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.23, 23,049.24 and 10,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.23, 23,049.24 and 10,955.28 is: 15,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.23 : 23,049.24 = 10,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.23/23,049.24 = 10,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.23x = 23,049.24 × 10,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.23x = 252,510,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,510,762.74/16,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.70

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