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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.60, 25,171.80 and 10,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.60, 25,171.80 and 10,214.80 is: 15,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.60 : 25,171.80 = 10,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.60/25,171.80 = 10,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.60x = 25,171.80 × 10,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.60x = 257,124,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,124,902.64/16,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.06

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