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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.08, 23,405.70 and 10,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.08, 23,405.70 and 10,914.04 is: 15,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.08 : 23,405.70 = 10,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.08/23,405.70 = 10,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.08x = 23,405.70 × 10,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.08x = 255,450,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,746.03/16,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.33

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