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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.59, 25,202.54 and 10,233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.59, 25,202.54 and 10,233.43 is: 15,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.59 : 25,202.54 = 10,233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.59/25,202.54 = 10,233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.59x = 25,202.54 × 10,233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.59x = 257,908,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,908,391.49/16,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,330.17

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