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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.42, 25,273.80 and 10,598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.42, 25,273.80 and 10,598.07 is: 15,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.42 : 25,273.80 = 10,598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.42/25,273.80 = 10,598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.42x = 25,273.80 × 10,598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.42x = 267,853,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,853,501.57/16,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.67

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