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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.28, 25,026.40 and 10,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.28, 25,026.40 and 10,112.32 is: 15,168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.28 : 25,026.40 = 10,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.28/25,026.40 = 10,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.28x = 25,026.40 × 10,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.28x = 253,074,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,074,965.25/16,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.47

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