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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.52, 23,238.51 and 10,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.52, 23,238.51 and 10,125.54 is: 13,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.52 : 23,238.51 = 10,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.52/23,238.51 = 10,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.52x = 23,238.51 × 10,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.52x = 235,302,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,302,462.55/16,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.57

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