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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.69, 23,320.61 and 10,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.69, 23,320.61 and 10,938.28 is: 15,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.69 : 23,320.61 = 10,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.69/23,320.61 = 10,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.69x = 23,320.61 × 10,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.69x = 255,087,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,087,307.26/16,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.74

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