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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.30, 23,396.85 and 10,899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.30, 23,396.85 and 10,899.25 is: 15,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.30 : 23,396.85 = 10,899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.30/23,396.85 = 10,899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.30x = 23,396.85 × 10,899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.30x = 255,008,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,008,058.87/16,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.01

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