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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.32, 23,324.22 and 10,940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.32, 23,324.22 and 10,940.90 is: 15,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.32 : 23,324.22 = 10,940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.32/23,324.22 = 10,940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.32x = 23,324.22 × 10,940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.32x = 255,187,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,187,958.60/16,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.34

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