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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.96, 23,453.63 and 10,856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.96, 23,453.63 and 10,856.73 is: 14,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.96 : 23,453.63 = 10,856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.96/23,453.63 = 10,856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.96x = 23,453.63 × 10,856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.96x = 254,629,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,629,863.88/16,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.44

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