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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925, 23,353.26 and 10,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925, 23,353.26 and 10,955.84 is: 15,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925 : 23,353.26 = 10,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925/23,353.26 = 10,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925x = 23,353.26 × 10,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925x = 255,854,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,854,580.04/16,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.96

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