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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.11, 23,362.97 and 10,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.11, 23,362.97 and 10,640.84 is: 14,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.11 : 23,362.97 = 10,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.11/23,362.97 = 10,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.11x = 23,362.97 × 10,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.11x = 248,601,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,601,455.68/16,932.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.25

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