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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.87, 25,212.40 and 10,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.87, 25,212.40 and 10,233.11 is: 15,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.87 : 25,212.40 = 10,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.87/25,212.40 = 10,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.87x = 25,212.40 × 10,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.87x = 258,001,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,001,110.92/16,826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.69

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