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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.65, 25,184.67 and 10,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.65, 25,184.67 and 10,221.49 is: 15,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.65 : 25,184.67 = 10,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.65/25,184.67 = 10,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.65x = 25,184.67 × 10,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.65x = 257,424,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,424,852.56/16,811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.29

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