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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.32, 23,358.84 and 10,965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.32, 23,358.84 and 10,965.91 is: 15,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.32 : 23,358.84 = 10,965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.32/23,358.84 = 10,965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.32x = 23,358.84 × 10,965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.32x = 256,150,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,150,937.14/16,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.93

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