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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.82, 25,172.24 and 10,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.82, 25,172.24 and 10,044.29 is: 15,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.82 : 25,172.24 = 10,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.82/25,172.24 = 10,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.82x = 25,172.24 × 10,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.82x = 252,837,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,837,102.43/16,823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.52

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