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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.57, 23,363.26 and 10,955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.57, 23,363.26 and 10,955.77 is: 15,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.57 : 23,363.26 = 10,955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.57/23,363.26 = 10,955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.57x = 23,363.26 × 10,955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.57x = 255,962,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,962,417.21/16,933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.68

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