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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.83, 23,281.40 and 10,151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.83, 23,281.40 and 10,151.11 is: 14,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.83 : 23,281.40 = 10,151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.83/23,281.40 = 10,151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.83x = 23,281.40 × 10,151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.83x = 236,331,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,331,885.19/16,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.13

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