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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.72, 23,289.90 and 10,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.72, 23,289.90 and 10,913.10 is: 15,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.72 : 23,289.90 = 10,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.72/23,289.90 = 10,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.72x = 23,289.90 × 10,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.72x = 254,165,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,165,007.69/16,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.29

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