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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.78, 25,217.73 and 10,243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.78, 25,217.73 and 10,243.62 is: 15,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.78 : 25,217.73 = 10,243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.78/25,217.73 = 10,243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.78x = 25,217.73 × 10,243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.78x = 258,320,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,320,843.38/16,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.39

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