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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.45, 23,282.26 and 10,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.45, 23,282.26 and 10,151.73 is: 14,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.45 : 23,282.26 = 10,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.45/23,282.26 = 10,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.45x = 23,282.26 × 10,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.45x = 236,355,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,355,191.93/16,864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.00

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