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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.42, 23,358.96 and 10,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.42, 23,358.96 and 10,966.08 is: 15,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.42 : 23,358.96 = 10,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.42/23,358.96 = 10,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.42x = 23,358.96 × 10,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.42x = 256,156,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,156,224.08/16,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.15

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