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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.63, 23,364.45 and 10,970.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.63, 23,364.45 and 10,970.17 is: 15,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.63 : 23,364.45 = 10,970.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.63/23,364.45 = 10,970.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.63x = 23,364.45 × 10,970.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.63x = 256,311,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,311,930.05/16,936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.59

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