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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.52, 23,278.50 and 10,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.52, 23,278.50 and 10,155.72 is: 14,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.52 : 23,278.50 = 10,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.52/23,278.50 = 10,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.52x = 23,278.50 × 10,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.52x = 236,409,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,409,928.02/16,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.37

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