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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.94, 23,323.48 and 10,931.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.94, 23,323.48 and 10,931.42 is: 15,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.94 : 23,323.48 = 10,931.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.94/23,323.48 = 10,931.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.94x = 23,323.48 × 10,931.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.94x = 254,958,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,958,760.75/16,894.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.83

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