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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.50, 25,217.61 and 10,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.50, 25,217.61 and 10,236.16 is: 15,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.50 : 25,217.61 = 10,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.50/25,217.61 = 10,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.50x = 25,217.61 × 10,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.50x = 258,131,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,131,490.78/16,824.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.60

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