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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.55, 25,226.81 and 10,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.55, 25,226.81 and 10,590.05 is: 15,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.55 : 25,226.81 = 10,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.55/25,226.81 = 10,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.55x = 25,226.81 × 10,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.55x = 267,153,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,153,158.12/16,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.97

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