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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.62, 23,273.53 and 10,153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.62, 23,273.53 and 10,153.42 is: 14,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.62 : 23,273.53 = 10,153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.62/23,273.53 = 10,153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.62x = 23,273.53 × 10,153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.62x = 236,305,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,305,924.97/16,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.10

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