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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.28, 23,309.78 and 10,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.28, 23,309.78 and 10,934.48 is: 15,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.28 : 23,309.78 = 10,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.28/23,309.78 = 10,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.28x = 23,309.78 × 10,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.28x = 254,880,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,880,323.21/16,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.89

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