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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.99, 25,127.38 and 10,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.99, 25,127.38 and 10,183.26 is: 15,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.99 : 25,127.38 = 10,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.99/25,127.38 = 10,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.99x = 25,127.38 × 10,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.99x = 255,878,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,878,643.66/16,770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.22

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