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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.51, 23,356.28 and 10,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.51, 23,356.28 and 10,950.71 is: 15,108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.51 : 23,356.28 = 10,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.51/23,356.28 = 10,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.51x = 23,356.28 × 10,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.51x = 255,767,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,767,759.55/16,928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.70

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