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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.42, 25,264.80 and 10,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.42, 25,264.80 and 10,592.07 is: 15,891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.42 : 25,264.80 = 10,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.42/25,264.80 = 10,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.42x = 25,264.80 × 10,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.42x = 267,606,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,606,530.14/16,839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.67

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