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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.46, 23,374.65 and 10,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.46, 23,374.65 and 10,966.56 is: 15,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.46 : 23,374.65 = 10,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.46/23,374.65 = 10,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.46x = 23,374.65 × 10,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.46x = 256,339,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,339,501.70/16,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.15

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