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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.24, 25,138.70 and 10,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.24, 25,138.70 and 10,187.24 is: 15,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.24 : 25,138.70 = 10,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.24/25,138.70 = 10,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.24x = 25,138.70 × 10,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.24x = 256,093,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,093,970.19/16,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.76

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