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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.40, 25,238.79 and 10,250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.40, 25,238.79 and 10,250.64 is: 15,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.40 : 25,238.79 = 10,250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.40/25,238.79 = 10,250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.40x = 25,238.79 × 10,250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.40x = 258,713,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,713,750.33/16,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.04

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