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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.96, 23,273.25 and 10,897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.96, 23,273.25 and 10,897.45 is: 15,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.96 : 23,273.25 = 10,897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.96/23,273.25 = 10,897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.96x = 23,273.25 × 10,897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.96x = 253,619,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,619,078.21/16,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.55

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