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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.64, 23,323.40 and 10,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.64, 23,323.40 and 10,940.24 is: 15,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.64 : 23,323.40 = 10,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.64/23,323.40 = 10,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.64x = 23,323.40 × 10,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.64x = 255,163,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,163,593.62/16,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.51

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