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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.51, 23,312.19 and 10,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.51, 23,312.19 and 10,932.10 is: 15,081.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.51 : 23,312.19 = 10,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.51/23,312.19 = 10,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.51x = 23,312.19 × 10,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.51x = 254,851,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,851,192.30/16,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.28

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