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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.17, 23,347.05 and 10,954.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.17, 23,347.05 and 10,954.61 is: 15,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.17 : 23,347.05 = 10,954.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.17/23,347.05 = 10,954.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.17x = 23,347.05 × 10,954.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.17x = 255,757,827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757,827.40/16,929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.52

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