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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.40, 25,189.32 and 10,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.40, 25,189.32 and 10,217.60 is: 15,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.40 : 25,189.32 = 10,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.40/25,189.32 = 10,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.40x = 25,189.32 × 10,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.40x = 257,374,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,374,396.03/16,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.52

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