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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.76, 23,313.91 and 10,933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.76, 23,313.91 and 10,933.35 is: 15,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.76 : 23,313.91 = 10,933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.76/23,313.91 = 10,933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.76x = 23,313.91 × 10,933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.76x = 254,899,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,899,137.90/16,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.00

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