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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.68, 23,326.12 and 10,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.68, 23,326.12 and 10,942.28 is: 15,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.68 : 23,326.12 = 10,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.68/23,326.12 = 10,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.68x = 23,326.12 × 10,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.68x = 255,240,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,240,936.35/16,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.26

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