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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.96, 23,372.06 and 10,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.96, 23,372.06 and 10,975.56 is: 15,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.96 : 23,372.06 = 10,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.96/23,372.06 = 10,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.96x = 23,372.06 × 10,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.96x = 256,521,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,521,446.85/16,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.19

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