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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.72, 23,374.08 and 10,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.72, 23,374.08 and 10,982.40 is: 15,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.72 : 23,374.08 = 10,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.72/23,374.08 = 10,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.72x = 23,374.08 × 10,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.72x = 256,703,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,703,496.19/16,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.11

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