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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.52, 23,361.46 and 10,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.52, 23,361.46 and 10,968.76 is: 15,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.52 : 23,361.46 = 10,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.52/23,361.46 = 10,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.52x = 23,361.46 × 10,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.52x = 256,246,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,246,247.99/16,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.38

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