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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.10, 25,272.15 and 10,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.10, 25,272.15 and 10,287.10 is: 15,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.10 : 25,272.15 = 10,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.10/25,272.15 = 10,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.10x = 25,272.15 × 10,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.10x = 259,977,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,977,134.27/16,848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.65

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