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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.08, 23,351.92 and 10,632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.08, 23,351.92 and 10,632.81 is: 14,671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.08 : 23,351.92 = 10,632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.08/23,351.92 = 10,632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.08x = 23,351.92 × 10,632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.08x = 248,296,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,296,528.50/16,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,671.20

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