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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.74, 23,344.98 and 10,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.74, 23,344.98 and 10,953.18 is: 15,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.74 : 23,344.98 = 10,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.74/23,344.98 = 10,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.74x = 23,344.98 × 10,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.74x = 255,701,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,701,768.04/16,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,105.49

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