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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.40, 25,186.80 and 10,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.40, 25,186.80 and 10,219.40 is: 15,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.40 : 25,186.80 = 10,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.40/25,186.80 = 10,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.40x = 25,186.80 × 10,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.40x = 257,393,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,393,983.92/16,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,338.97

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