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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.48, 25,238.36 and 10,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.48, 25,238.36 and 10,257.32 is: 15,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.48 : 25,238.36 = 10,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.48/25,238.36 = 10,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.48x = 25,238.36 × 10,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.48x = 258,877,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,877,934.80/16,847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.97

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