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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.31, 23,321.47 and 10,938.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.31, 23,321.47 and 10,938.91 is: 15,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.31 : 23,321.47 = 10,938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.31/23,321.47 = 10,938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.31x = 23,321.47 × 10,938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.31x = 255,111,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,111,317.44/16,905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.60

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