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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.52, 23,362.35 and 10,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.52, 23,362.35 and 10,635.68 is: 14,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.52 : 23,362.35 = 10,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.52/23,362.35 = 10,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.52x = 23,362.35 × 10,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.52x = 248,474,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,474,478.65/16,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.33

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