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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.62, 25,213.52 and 10,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.62, 25,213.52 and 10,233.86 is: 15,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.62 : 25,213.52 = 10,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.62/25,213.52 = 10,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.62x = 25,213.52 × 10,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.62x = 258,031,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,031,533.30/16,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.81

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