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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.67, 23,275.08 and 10,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.67, 23,275.08 and 10,154.26 is: 14,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.67 : 23,275.08 = 10,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.67/23,275.08 = 10,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.67x = 23,275.08 × 10,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.67x = 236,341,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,341,213.84/16,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.34

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