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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.65, 25,169.67 and 10,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.65, 25,169.67 and 10,211.49 is: 15,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.65 : 25,169.67 = 10,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.65/25,169.67 = 10,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.65x = 25,169.67 × 10,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.65x = 257,019,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,019,833.51/16,801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.30

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