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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.80, 23,270.40 and 10,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.80, 23,270.40 and 10,895.28 is: 15,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.80 : 23,270.40 = 10,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.80/23,270.40 = 10,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.80x = 23,270.40 × 10,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.80x = 253,537,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,537,523.71/16,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.53

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