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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.17, 23,336.01 and 10,946.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.17, 23,336.01 and 10,946.61 is: 15,096.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.17 : 23,336.01 = 10,946.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.17/23,336.01 = 10,946.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.17x = 23,336.01 × 10,946.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.17x = 255,450,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,200.43/16,921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.49

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