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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.63, 23,419.05 and 10,923.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.63, 23,419.05 and 10,923.38 is: 15,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.63 : 23,419.05 = 10,923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.63/23,419.05 = 10,923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.63x = 23,419.05 × 10,923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.63x = 255,815,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,815,112.15/16,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.10

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