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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.28, 25,097.88 and 10,163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.28, 25,097.88 and 10,163.63 is: 15,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.28 : 25,097.88 = 10,163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.28/25,097.88 = 10,163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.28x = 25,097.88 × 10,163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.28x = 255,085,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,085,440.03/16,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.82

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