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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.96, 23,373.96 and 10,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.96, 23,373.96 and 10,966.06 is: 15,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.96 : 23,373.96 = 10,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.96/23,373.96 = 10,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.96x = 23,373.96 × 10,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.96x = 256,320,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,320,247.80/16,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.46

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