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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.96, 23,342.88 and 10,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.96, 23,342.88 and 10,957.92 is: 15,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.96 : 23,342.88 = 10,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.96/23,342.88 = 10,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.96x = 23,342.88 × 10,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.96x = 255,789,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,789,411.61/16,920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.72

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