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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.87, 23,136.68 and 10,051.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.87, 23,136.68 and 10,051.25 is: 13,869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.87 : 23,136.68 = 10,051.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.87/23,136.68 = 10,051.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.87x = 23,136.68 × 10,051.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.87x = 232,552,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,552,464.29/16,766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.76

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