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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.64, 23,342.58 and 10,956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.64, 23,342.58 and 10,956.68 is: 15,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.64 : 23,342.58 = 10,956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.64/23,342.58 = 10,956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.64x = 23,342.58 × 10,956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.64x = 255,757,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757,179.43/16,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.46

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