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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.62, 23,261.61 and 10,891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.62, 23,261.61 and 10,891.54 is: 15,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.62 : 23,261.61 = 10,891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.62/23,261.61 = 10,891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.62x = 23,261.61 × 10,891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.62x = 253,354,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,354,755.78/16,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.31

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