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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.80, 25,263.24 and 10,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.80, 25,263.24 and 10,512.52 is: 15,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.80 : 25,263.24 = 10,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.80/25,263.24 = 10,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.80x = 25,263.24 × 10,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.80x = 265,580,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,580,315.76/16,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.24

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