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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.46, 23,373.27 and 10,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.46, 23,373.27 and 10,965.56 is: 15,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.46 : 23,373.27 = 10,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.46/23,373.27 = 10,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.46x = 23,373.27 × 10,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.46x = 256,300,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,300,994.58/16,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.77

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