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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.52, 25,178.18 and 10,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.52, 25,178.18 and 10,213.52 is: 15,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.52 : 25,178.18 = 10,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.52/25,178.18 = 10,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.52x = 25,178.18 × 10,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.52x = 257,157,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,157,668.04/16,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.26

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