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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.50, 23,361.44 and 10,968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.50, 23,361.44 and 10,968.74 is: 15,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.50 : 23,361.44 = 10,968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.50/23,361.44 = 10,968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.50x = 23,361.44 × 10,968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.50x = 256,245,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,245,561.39/16,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.36

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