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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.90, 25,241.04 and 10,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.90, 25,241.04 and 10,252.14 is: 15,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.90 : 25,241.04 = 10,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.90/25,241.04 = 10,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.90x = 25,241.04 × 10,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.90x = 258,774,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,774,675.83/16,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.29

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