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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.70, 25,262.23 and 10,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.70, 25,262.23 and 10,592.75 is: 15,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.70 : 25,262.23 = 10,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.70/25,262.23 = 10,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.70x = 25,262.23 × 10,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.70x = 267,596,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,596,486.83/16,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,879.50

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