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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.57, 25,258.11 and 10,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.57, 25,258.11 and 10,263.16 is: 15,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.57 : 25,258.11 = 10,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.57/25,258.11 = 10,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.57x = 25,258.11 × 10,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.57x = 259,228,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,228,024.23/16,851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.02

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