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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.26, 23,313.22 and 10,932.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.26, 23,313.22 and 10,932.85 is: 15,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.26 : 23,313.22 = 10,932.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.26/23,313.22 = 10,932.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.26x = 23,313.22 × 10,932.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.26x = 254,879,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,879,937.28/16,899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.31

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