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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.39, 23,354.80 and 10,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.39, 23,354.80 and 10,962.98 is: 15,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.39 : 23,354.80 = 10,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.39/23,354.80 = 10,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.39x = 23,354.80 × 10,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.39x = 256,038,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,038,219.01/16,929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.89

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