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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.40, 25,140.30 and 10,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.40, 25,140.30 and 10,188.40 is: 15,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.40 : 25,140.30 = 10,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.40/25,140.30 = 10,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.40x = 25,140.30 × 10,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.40x = 256,139,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,139,432.52/16,749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.45

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