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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.81, 25,109.10 and 10,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.81, 25,109.10 and 10,171.11 is: 15,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.81 : 25,109.10 = 10,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.81/25,109.10 = 10,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.81x = 25,109.10 × 10,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.81x = 255,387,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,387,418.10/16,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.99

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