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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.38, 23,354.73 and 10,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.38, 23,354.73 and 10,949.58 is: 15,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.38 : 23,354.73 = 10,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.38/23,354.73 = 10,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.38x = 23,354.73 × 10,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.38x = 255,724,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,724,484.51/16,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.15

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