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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.95, 23,348.61 and 10,958.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.95, 23,348.61 and 10,958.55 is: 15,117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.95 : 23,348.61 = 10,958.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.95/23,348.61 = 10,958.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.95x = 23,348.61 × 10,958.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.95x = 255,866,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,866,910.12/16,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.74

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