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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.62, 25,215.02 and 10,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.62, 25,215.02 and 10,234.86 is: 15,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.62 : 25,215.02 = 10,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.62/25,215.02 = 10,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.62x = 25,215.02 × 10,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.62x = 258,072,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,072,199.60/16,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.32

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