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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.32, 25,174.49 and 10,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.32, 25,174.49 and 10,045.79 is: 15,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.32 : 25,174.49 = 10,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.32/25,174.49 = 10,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.32x = 25,174.49 × 10,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.32x = 252,897,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,897,463.80/16,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.77

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