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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.62, 23,378.31 and 10,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.62, 23,378.31 and 10,561.76 is: 14,582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.62 : 23,378.31 = 10,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.62/23,378.31 = 10,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.62x = 23,378.31 × 10,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.62x = 246,916,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,916,213.50/16,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,582.28

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