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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.81, 25,185.74 and 10,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.81, 25,185.74 and 10,053.26 is: 15,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.81 : 25,185.74 = 10,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.81/25,185.74 = 10,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.81x = 25,185.74 × 10,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.81x = 253,198,852.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,198,852.43/16,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.98

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