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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.26, 23,441.63 and 10,936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.26, 23,441.63 and 10,936.01 is: 15,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.26 : 23,441.63 = 10,936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.26/23,441.63 = 10,936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.26x = 23,441.63 × 10,936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.26x = 256,357,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,357,904.02/16,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.85

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