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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.40, 25,213.32 and 10,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.40, 25,213.32 and 10,233.64 is: 15,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.40 : 25,213.32 = 10,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.40/25,213.32 = 10,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.40x = 25,213.32 × 10,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.40x = 258,024,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,024,040.08/16,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.57

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