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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.60, 25,201.80 and 10,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.60, 25,201.80 and 10,272.60 is: 15,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.60 : 25,201.80 = 10,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.60/25,201.80 = 10,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.60x = 25,201.80 × 10,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.60x = 258,888,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,888,010.68/16,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.24

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