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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.90, 25,239.54 and 10,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.90, 25,239.54 and 10,251.14 is: 15,359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.90 : 25,239.54 = 10,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.90/25,239.54 = 10,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.90x = 25,239.54 × 10,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.90x = 258,734,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,734,058.08/16,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.79

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