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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.96, 23,372.58 and 10,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.96, 23,372.58 and 10,965.06 is: 15,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.96 : 23,372.58 = 10,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.96/23,372.58 = 10,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.96x = 23,372.58 × 10,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.96x = 256,281,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,281,742.05/16,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.08

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