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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.10, 23,328.98 and 10,932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.10, 23,328.98 and 10,932.58 is: 15,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.10 : 23,328.98 = 10,932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.10/23,328.98 = 10,932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.10x = 23,328.98 × 10,932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.10x = 255,045,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,045,824.44/16,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.24

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