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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.94, 23,236.23 and 10,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.94, 23,236.23 and 10,877.64 is: 15,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.94 : 23,236.23 = 10,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.94/23,236.23 = 10,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.94x = 23,236.23 × 10,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.94x = 252,755,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,755,228.72/16,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.49

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