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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.65, 25,170.08 and 10,130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.65, 25,170.08 and 10,130.81 is: 15,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.65 : 25,170.08 = 10,130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.65/25,170.08 = 10,130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.65x = 25,170.08 × 10,130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.65x = 254,993,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,993,121.66/16,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.81

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