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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.76, 23,253.36 and 10,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.76, 23,253.36 and 10,137.88 is: 13,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.76 : 23,253.36 = 10,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.76/23,253.36 = 10,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.76x = 23,253.36 × 10,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.76x = 235,739,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,739,773.28/16,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.52

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