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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.96, 23,197.74 and 10,187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.96, 23,197.74 and 10,187.96 is: 14,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.96 : 23,197.74 = 10,187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.96/23,197.74 = 10,187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.96x = 23,197.74 × 10,187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.96x = 236,337,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,337,647.21/16,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.71

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