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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.28, 23,351.52 and 10,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.28, 23,351.52 and 10,630.72 is: 14,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.28 : 23,351.52 = 10,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.28/23,351.52 = 10,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.28x = 23,351.52 × 10,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.28x = 248,243,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,243,470.69/16,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.56

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