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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922, 23,349.12 and 10,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922, 23,349.12 and 10,952.84 is: 15,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922 : 23,349.12 = 10,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922/23,349.12 = 10,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922x = 23,349.12 × 10,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922x = 255,739,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,739,175.50/16,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.82

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