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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.28, 23,263.59 and 10,886.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.28, 23,263.59 and 10,886.85 is: 15,028.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.28 : 23,263.59 = 10,886.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.28/23,263.59 = 10,886.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.28x = 23,263.59 × 10,886.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.28x = 253,267,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,267,214.79/16,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.67

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