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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.51, 23,263.92 and 10,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.51, 23,263.92 and 10,887.09 is: 15,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.51 : 23,263.92 = 10,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.51/23,263.92 = 10,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.51x = 23,263.92 × 10,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.51x = 253,276,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,276,390.79/16,852.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.00

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