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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.75, 23,355.30 and 10,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.75, 23,355.30 and 10,963.34 is: 15,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.75 : 23,355.30 = 10,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.75/23,355.30 = 10,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.75x = 23,355.30 × 10,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.75x = 256,052,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,052,094.70/16,929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.39

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