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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.04, 25,289.01 and 10,265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.04, 25,289.01 and 10,265.13 is: 15,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.04 : 25,289.01 = 10,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.04/25,289.01 = 10,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.04x = 25,289.01 × 10,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.04x = 259,594,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,594,975.22/16,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.92

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