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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.96, 23,284.34 and 10,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.96, 23,284.34 and 10,153.23 is: 14,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.96 : 23,284.34 = 10,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.96/23,284.34 = 10,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.96x = 23,284.34 × 10,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.96x = 236,411,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,411,208.65/16,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.07

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