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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.64, 25,222.50 and 10,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.64, 25,222.50 and 10,239.88 is: 15,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.64 : 25,222.50 = 10,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.64/25,222.50 = 10,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.64x = 25,222.50 × 10,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.64x = 258,275,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,275,373.30/16,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.81

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