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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.39, 25,209.12 and 10,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.39, 25,209.12 and 10,153.22 is: 15,222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.39 : 25,209.12 = 10,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.39/25,209.12 = 10,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.39x = 25,209.12 × 10,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.39x = 255,953,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,953,866.10/16,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.32

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