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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.60, 25,128.90 and 10,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.60, 25,128.90 and 10,180.80 is: 15,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.60 : 25,128.90 = 10,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.60/25,128.90 = 10,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.60x = 25,128.90 × 10,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.60x = 255,832,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,832,305.12/16,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.20

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