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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.13, 25,224.78 and 10,241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.13, 25,224.78 and 10,241.37 is: 15,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.13 : 25,224.78 = 10,241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.13/25,224.78 = 10,241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.13x = 25,224.78 × 10,241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.13x = 258,336,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,336,305.15/16,835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.07

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