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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.46, 25,065.22 and 10,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.46, 25,065.22 and 10,065.28 is: 15,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.46 : 25,065.22 = 10,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.46/25,065.22 = 10,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.46x = 25,065.22 × 10,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.46x = 252,288,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,288,369.74/16,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.79

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