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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.60, 25,277.40 and 10,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.60, 25,277.40 and 10,290.60 is: 15,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.60 : 25,277.40 = 10,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.60/25,277.40 = 10,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.60x = 25,277.40 × 10,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.60x = 260,119,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,119,612.44/16,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.90

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