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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.61, 23,309.85 and 10,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.61, 23,309.85 and 10,846.13 is: 14,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.61 : 23,309.85 = 10,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.61/23,309.85 = 10,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.61x = 23,309.85 × 10,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.61x = 252,821,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,821,546.83/16,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.01

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