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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.74, 25,215.20 and 10,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.74, 25,215.20 and 10,234.98 is: 15,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.74 : 25,215.20 = 10,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.74/25,215.20 = 10,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.74x = 25,215.20 × 10,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.74x = 258,077,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,077,067.70/16,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.50

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