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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,800.30, 25,166.79 and 10,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,800.30, 25,166.79 and 10,133.10 is: 15,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,800.30 : 25,166.79 = 10,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,800.30/25,166.79 = 10,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,800.30x = 25,166.79 × 10,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,800.30x = 255,017,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,017,599.75/16,800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.35

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