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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.21, 23,406.03 and 10,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.21, 23,406.03 and 10,922.40 is: 15,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.21 : 23,406.03 = 10,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.21/23,406.03 = 10,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.21x = 23,406.03 × 10,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.21x = 255,650,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,650,022.07/16,971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.75

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