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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.62, 23,262.99 and 10,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.62, 23,262.99 and 10,892.54 is: 15,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.62 : 23,262.99 = 10,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.62/23,262.99 = 10,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.62x = 23,262.99 × 10,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.62x = 253,393,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,393,049.09/16,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.69

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