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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.34, 25,227.32 and 10,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.34, 25,227.32 and 10,583.19 is: 15,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.34 : 25,227.32 = 10,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.34/25,227.32 = 10,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.34x = 25,227.32 × 10,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.34x = 266,985,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,985,467.83/16,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,907.77

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