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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.72, 23,298.84 and 10,917.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.72, 23,298.84 and 10,917.72 is: 15,065.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.72 : 23,298.84 = 10,917.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.72/23,298.84 = 10,917.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.72x = 23,298.84 × 10,917.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.72x = 254,370,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370,211.44/16,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.11

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