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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.53, 23,233.70 and 10,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.53, 23,233.70 and 10,878.66 is: 15,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.53 : 23,233.70 = 10,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.53/23,233.70 = 10,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.53x = 23,233.70 × 10,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.53x = 252,751,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,751,550.04/16,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.08

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