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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.24, 25,220.44 and 10,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.24, 25,220.44 and 10,238.48 is: 15,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.24 : 25,220.44 = 10,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.24/25,220.44 = 10,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.24x = 25,220.44 × 10,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.24x = 258,218,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,218,970.53/16,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.74

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