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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.40, 25,155.15 and 10,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.40, 25,155.15 and 10,233.40 is: 15,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.40 : 25,155.15 = 10,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.40/25,155.15 = 10,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.40x = 25,155.15 × 10,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.40x = 257,422,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,422,712.01/16,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.89

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