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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.63, 25,162.66 and 10,526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.63, 25,162.66 and 10,526.53 is: 15,750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.63 : 25,162.66 = 10,526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.63/25,162.66 = 10,526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.63x = 25,162.66 × 10,526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.63x = 264,875,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,875,495.37/16,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,750.81

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