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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.10, 23,275.85 and 10,154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.10, 23,275.85 and 10,154.07 is: 14,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.10 : 23,275.85 = 10,154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.10/23,275.85 = 10,154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.10x = 23,275.85 × 10,154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.10x = 236,344,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,344,559.44/16,865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.82

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