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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.62, 25,162.65 and 10,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.62, 25,162.65 and 10,526.52 is: 15,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.62 : 25,162.65 = 10,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.62/25,162.65 = 10,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.62x = 25,162.65 × 10,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.62x = 264,875,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,875,138.48/16,816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,750.80

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