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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.63, 23,323.38 and 10,940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.63, 23,323.38 and 10,940.26 is: 15,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.63 : 23,323.38 = 10,940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.63/23,323.38 = 10,940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.63x = 23,323.38 × 10,940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.63x = 255,163,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,163,841.28/16,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.53

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