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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.99, 25,125.89 and 10,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.99, 25,125.89 and 10,182.26 is: 15,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.99 : 25,125.89 = 10,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.99/25,125.89 = 10,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.99x = 25,125.89 × 10,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.99x = 255,838,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,838,168.17/16,769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.72

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