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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.40, 23,323.86 and 10,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.40, 23,323.86 and 10,927.56 is: 15,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.40 : 23,323.86 = 10,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.40/23,323.86 = 10,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.40x = 23,323.86 × 10,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.40x = 254,872,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,872,879.58/16,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,088.02

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