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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.40, 25,207.32 and 10,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.40, 25,207.32 and 10,229.64 is: 15,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.40 : 25,207.32 = 10,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.40/25,207.32 = 10,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.40x = 25,207.32 × 10,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.40x = 257,861,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,861,808.96/16,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.57

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