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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.24, 25,221.94 and 10,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.24, 25,221.94 and 10,239.48 is: 15,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.24 : 25,221.94 = 10,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.24/25,221.94 = 10,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.24x = 25,221.94 × 10,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.24x = 258,259,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,259,550.19/16,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.24

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