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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.90, 23,363.82 and 10,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.90, 23,363.82 and 10,969.50 is: 15,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.90 : 23,363.82 = 10,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.90/23,363.82 = 10,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.90x = 23,363.82 × 10,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.90x = 256,289,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,289,423.49/16,935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.91

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