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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.33, 23,391.84 and 10,989.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.33, 23,391.84 and 10,989.93 is: 15,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.33 : 23,391.84 = 10,989.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.33/23,391.84 = 10,989.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.33x = 23,391.84 × 10,989.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.33x = 257,074,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,074,684.17/16,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.99

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