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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.88, 23,350.93 and 10,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.88, 23,350.93 and 10,961.12 is: 15,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.88 : 23,350.93 = 10,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.88/23,350.93 = 10,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.88x = 23,350.93 × 10,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.88x = 255,952,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,952,201.68/16,924.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.84

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