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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.02, 23,356.40 and 10,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.02, 23,356.40 and 10,968.32 is: 15,132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.02 : 23,356.40 = 10,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.02/23,356.40 = 10,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.02x = 23,356.40 × 10,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.02x = 256,180,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,180,469.25/16,929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.62

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