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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.60, 25,107.60 and 10,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.60, 25,107.60 and 10,159.20 is: 15,250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.60 : 25,107.60 = 10,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.60/25,107.60 = 10,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.60x = 25,107.60 × 10,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.60x = 255,073,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,073,129.92/16,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.46

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