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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.60, 25,272.90 and 10,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.60, 25,272.90 and 10,287.60 is: 15,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.60 : 25,272.90 = 10,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.60/25,272.90 = 10,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.60x = 25,272.90 × 10,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.60x = 259,997,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,997,486.04/16,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.40

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