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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.20, 25,082.68 and 10,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.20, 25,082.68 and 10,151.76 is: 15,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.20 : 25,082.68 = 10,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.20/25,082.68 = 10,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.20x = 25,082.68 × 10,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.20x = 254,633,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,633,347.52/16,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.98

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