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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.01, 23,366.63 and 10,958.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.01, 23,366.63 and 10,958.21 is: 15,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.01 : 23,366.63 = 10,958.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.01/23,366.63 = 10,958.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.01x = 23,366.63 × 10,958.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.01x = 256,056,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,056,266.91/16,936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.05

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