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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.60, 25,237.80 and 10,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.60, 25,237.80 and 10,296.60 is: 15,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.60 : 25,237.80 = 10,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.60/25,237.80 = 10,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.60x = 25,237.80 × 10,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.60x = 259,863,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,863,531.48/16,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.22

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