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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.24, 23,330.58 and 10,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.24, 23,330.58 and 10,933.16 is: 15,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.24 : 23,330.58 = 10,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.24/23,330.58 = 10,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.24x = 23,330.58 × 10,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.24x = 255,076,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,076,964.03/16,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.20

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