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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.64, 25,049.10 and 10,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.64, 25,049.10 and 10,145.84 is: 15,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.64 : 25,049.10 = 10,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.64/25,049.10 = 10,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.64x = 25,049.10 × 10,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.64x = 254,144,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,144,160.74/16,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.16

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