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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.76, 23,331.94 and 10,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.76, 23,331.94 and 10,942.60 is: 15,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.76 : 23,331.94 = 10,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.76/23,331.94 = 10,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.76x = 23,331.94 × 10,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.76x = 255,312,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,312,086.64/16,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.61

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