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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.20, 25,037.10 and 10,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.20, 25,037.10 and 10,114.20 is: 15,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.20 : 25,037.10 = 10,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.20/25,037.10 = 10,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.20x = 25,037.10 × 10,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.20x = 253,230,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,230,236.82/16,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.04

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