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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.93, 25,118.28 and 10,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.93, 25,118.28 and 10,127.29 is: 15,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.93 : 25,118.28 = 10,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.93/25,118.28 = 10,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.93x = 25,118.28 × 10,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.93x = 254,380,161.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,380,161.09/16,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.46

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