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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.46, 25,227.88 and 10,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.46, 25,227.88 and 10,250.30 is: 15,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.46 : 25,227.88 = 10,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.46/25,227.88 = 10,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.46x = 25,227.88 × 10,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.46x = 258,593,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,593,375.81/16,840.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.48

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