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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.26, 23,361.92 and 10,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.26, 23,361.92 and 10,957.33 is: 15,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.26 : 23,361.92 = 10,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.26/23,361.92 = 10,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.26x = 23,361.92 × 10,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.26x = 255,984,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,984,266.87/16,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.39

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