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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.80, 25,181.70 and 10,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.80, 25,181.70 and 10,106.20 is: 15,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.80 : 25,181.70 = 10,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.80/25,181.70 = 10,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.80x = 25,181.70 × 10,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.80x = 254,491,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,491,296.54/16,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.30

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