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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.32, 23,281.90 and 10,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.32, 23,281.90 and 10,151.58 is: 14,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.32 : 23,281.90 = 10,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.32/23,281.90 = 10,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.32x = 23,281.90 × 10,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.32x = 236,348,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,348,070.40/16,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.68

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