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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.83, 23,370.02 and 10,889.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.83, 23,370.02 and 10,889.51 is: 15,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.83 : 23,370.02 = 10,889.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.83/23,370.02 = 10,889.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.83x = 23,370.02 × 10,889.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.83x = 254,487,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,487,936.03/16,933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.38

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