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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.16, 23,273.02 and 10,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.16, 23,273.02 and 10,152.75 is: 14,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.16 : 23,273.02 = 10,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.16/23,273.02 = 10,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.16x = 23,273.02 × 10,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.16x = 236,285,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,285,153.81/16,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.27

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