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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.26, 23,315.98 and 10,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.26, 23,315.98 and 10,934.85 is: 15,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.26 : 23,315.98 = 10,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.26/23,315.98 = 10,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.26x = 23,315.98 × 10,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.26x = 254,956,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,956,743.90/16,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.07

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