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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.10, 23,342.34 and 10,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.10, 23,342.34 and 10,942.62 is: 15,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.10 : 23,342.34 = 10,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.10/23,342.34 = 10,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.10x = 23,342.34 × 10,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.10x = 255,426,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,426,356.53/16,911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.07

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