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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.96, 23,267.73 and 10,893.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.96, 23,267.73 and 10,893.45 is: 15,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.96 : 23,267.73 = 10,893.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.96/23,267.73 = 10,893.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.96x = 23,267.73 × 10,893.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.96x = 253,465,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,465,853.37/16,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.03

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