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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.52, 23,367.30 and 10,975.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.52, 23,367.30 and 10,975.19 is: 15,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.52 : 23,367.30 = 10,975.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.52/23,367.30 = 10,975.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.52x = 23,367.30 × 10,975.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.52x = 256,460,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,460,557.29/16,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.46

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