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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.68, 25,243.50 and 10,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.68, 25,243.50 and 10,253.92 is: 15,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.68 : 25,243.50 = 10,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.68/25,243.50 = 10,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.68x = 25,243.50 × 10,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.68x = 258,844,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844,829.52/16,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.83

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