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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.76, 23,251.98 and 10,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.76, 23,251.98 and 10,136.88 is: 13,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.76 : 23,251.98 = 10,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.76/23,251.98 = 10,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.76x = 23,251.98 × 10,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.76x = 235,702,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,702,531.02/16,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.14

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