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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.12, 23,270.09 and 10,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.12, 23,270.09 and 10,150.92 is: 14,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.12 : 23,270.09 = 10,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.12/23,270.09 = 10,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.12x = 23,270.09 × 10,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.12x = 236,212,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,212,771.23/16,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.66

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