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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924, 23,351.88 and 10,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924, 23,351.88 and 10,954.84 is: 15,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924 : 23,351.88 = 10,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924/23,351.88 = 10,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924x = 23,351.88 × 10,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924x = 255,816,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,816,109.10/16,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.58

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